AMMAN – The Social Security
Corporation (SSC) announced that the number of active insured women had
increased to nearly 435,664, including 31,812 voluntary contributions, Jordan
News Agency, Petra reported.
اضافة اعلان
In honor of International Women's Day,
which is March 8, the SSC emphasized its commitment to giving significant
support and attention to women, assuring the continuation of their work, and
encouraging their engagement in economic activities. This dedication is
demonstrated by providing a safe and welcoming work environment for women and
protecting their full labor rights, including access to social security, to
reduce the danger of poverty and encourage their participation in the
development process alongside men.
Furthermore, 52,098 women beneficiaries
receive pension wages, and 125,099 heirs are entitled to a share of various
kinds of pensions.
The SSC praised Jordanian women's
significant contributions and achievements in various fields, emphasizing the
importance of social security in protecting and economically strengthening
female workers. It underlined its call for female workers to inquire about
their social security entitlements when they enter the labor force, emphasizing
inclusion under the social security umbrella based on actual pay and total work
periods.
Furthermore, the SSC noted key milestones in
maternity insurance, including 104,067 disbursements of maternity insurance
allowance since its beginning on September 1, 2011. Notably, 73,319 insured
women have benefited cumulatively, with a total disbursement of about JD114.356
million.
According to the statement, amendments to the
social security law have strengthened social protection for women in the
private sector by broadening eligibility conditions for maternity leave
allowance, consequently improving the welfare of working moms.
Furthermore, the SSC emphasized the strong
social protection system that underpins maternity insurance, with 20,159
insured women already receiving newborn care allowances. This includes 18,434
beneficiaries of home care allowances and 2,121 users of care allowances
through nurseries, totaling more than JD3.170 million in expenses.
The
corporation emphasized its unwavering commitment to combatting insurance
avoidance and raising awareness of social protection among female workers in
all economic sectors. The SSC is committed to enhancing the welfare and
empowerment of Jordanian women by assuring the continuation of their work and
increasing their economic engagement.
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