1. Social Protection in the European Social Model Ellen Nygren, LO Sweden 2012

2. Social Security is a human right Universal Declaration of Human Rights art 22: ”Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security” ILO recommendation 202

3. International obligations on social security, although a national responsibility ILO Council of Europe EU

4. Why international obligations? National responsibility Social justice Goals Supervisory procedure

5. Reasons for social security Investment in people Adjustment to changes in labour market and economy Automatic social and economic stabilizers Help stimulate aggregate demand in times of crisis Reduce poverty

6. Content of social protection/social security? Definitions in conventions: Income security during unemployment, illness, old age, maternity Access to services like health care, education, nutrition

7. National responsibility The content is defined in national legislation Individual rights according to legislation Application of interntional standards

8. European coordination Free movement of workers requires coordination of social security to come true National definitions and conditions may vary Awareness raising and information

9. Trade Unions have a role to play Monitoring Complaints procedure Claiming the application of international regulations Political pressure Awareness raising! Know your rights!