<
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/10/23/oman-new-social-security-law-step-right-direction>
"(Beirut) – Oman has a new social protection law that paves the way for a
universal social security system, Human Rights Watch said today. If effectively
and fairly implemented, this law could realize socioeconomic rights of Omani
nationals and residents, including migrant workers, who are facing events that
substantially affect their income.
The new system includes a monthly universal, rather than means-tested, child
benefit to every family per child, an entitlement for people aged 60 and older,
a disability allowance in family income support, and support for widows and
orphans. Universal social security programs do not limit eligibility based on
people’s income or wealth. Human Rights Watch outlined some concerns about
shortcomings in a letter to Oman’s Social Protection Fund but did not receive a
response.
“Oman’s new social security system, if fully implemented, could set a
groundbreaking standard in the region for protecting citizens and residents
from economic insecurity,” said Lena Simet, senior economic justice and rights
researcher at Human Rights Watch. “While many countries rely on means-tested
programs that leave broad coverage gaps, Oman shows that it is possible to
create universal systems that safeguard everyone’s right to social security.”"
Via
Fix the News:
https://fixthenews.com/276-nauseously-optimistic/
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
