The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) held a meeting with the Labor and Social Development Committee of the Jordanian House of Representatives, within the framework of its national mandate, to participate in discussing and proposing amendments to the Social Security Law, in a manner that enhances its sustainability and protects the rights of insured individuals.
At the outset of the meeting, MP Andre Al-Hawari, Chair of the Committee, welcomed the Centre’s delegation, commending its institutional role in supporting and improving the legislative process. He affirmed that the Centre’s opinions and legal memoranda constitute a qualitative reference that contributes to the development of more balanced and equitable legislative texts. He also praised the Centre’s specialized legal expertise and its approach based on objective analysis and reliance on international standards, considering its observations a genuine addition to legislative development, particularly in relation to economic and social rights.
Mr. Khaldoun Al-Nusour, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Centre, reviewed the key proposed amendments, presenting a set of observations and practical solutions aimed at achieving a balance between the sustainability of the Social Security Corporation and ensuring fair social protection for contributors, in line with constitutional principles and relevant international standards.
For his part, Mr. Jamal Al-Shamayleh, Commissioner General of the Centre, emphasized that the Social Security Law constitutes a fundamental pillar of both social and economic stability, and truly represents a “law of the nation,” given its direct impact on all segments of society. He stressed the importance of approaching the proposed amendments within a comprehensive and responsible vision that ensures intergenerational equity, preserves the sustainability of the insurance system, safeguards acquired rights, and aligns it with best international practices in the field of social protection.
The meeting also included interventions from members of the Centre’s Board of Trustees, who underscored the importance of developing the legislative framework governing social security. They presented a number of legislative and practical proposals and solutions consistent with the Centre’s mandate and grounded in international standards and best practices, contributing to enhancing the system’s efficiency and fairness. They also stressed the need for a comprehensive and integrated review of the relevant legal framework, including the Labor Law, to ensure the independence of the Social Security Corporation and to strengthen oversight and governance tools, thereby improving administrative efficiency and safeguarding contributors’ insurance rights.
This meeting comes as part of a series of engagements held by the Centre with legislative and executive bodies, aimed at contributing to the development of national legislation in line with Jordan’s human rights obligations and strengthening the social protection system on the basis of justice and sustainability.
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