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Constructing Chile's social protection system: From early childhood to old age.

Authors :
Saracostti, Mahia
Source :
International Social Work. Jul2010, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p568-574. 7p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article focuses on Chile's social protection system aimed to protect the children and the elderly in the country. It states that President Michelle Bachelet Jeria launched the Chile Crece Contigo (Chile Grows with You) initiative to promote full support to the children in the country in accordance with the ratified Convention on the Rights of the Child. It also discusses the Pension Reform Bill enacted in 2008 which aims to protect the elderly through solidarity pension and gender equality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00208728
Volume :
53
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
52094605
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872809358398