International recommendation

Social security (pension)

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationSocial security (welfare)
Populations of concern:
Persons with disabilities
Relevant CESCR articles:
Art. 2 – Non-discrimination, implementation and effective remedyArt. 9 – Social security
Source:
CESCR/E/C.12/NOR/CO/6, para. 27

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

27. The Committee recommends that the State party take the measures necessary to eliminate the discriminatory effect of the old-age pension on persons with disabilities.