Ley 516 de 1999 | Ley 516 de 1999 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 516 de 1999

This preamble identifies Law 516 of 1999 as the law approving the Ibero-American Social Security Code.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 516 de 1999
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Language
es
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This preamble identifies Law 516 of 1999 as the law approving the Ibero-American Social Security Code. La Seguridad Social se reconoce como un derecho inalienable del ser humano. Ratifying States must establish social protection programs aimed at guaranteeing the population’s right to Social Security. The code aims to promote the welfare of the population of the ratifying states and social and economic cohesion internationally. Ratifying States must progressively raise minimum social security and protection levels, assess progress overall, and avoid falling below established minimums.

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