Social security is the group of services which a government agency or private organization provide to fulfill basic human rights of their individuals, residents or employees. To know about some real facts about social security, here are some points.
1. Definition
The simple meaning of social security is the protection of the rights of human beings living in a society. Now it becomes the responsibility of the government ruling over that particular society to take care of cultural, economical and social rights of members of that society. These economical, social and cultural rights include health facilities, retirement plan, healthy work environment, pension and financial support during special occasions especially during unemployment.
2. Universal Concept
The concept of social security is universal which is written and clearly explained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 22) and it is compulsory for every member country of the United Nations to follow this concept at the national level.
3. Social Insurance
The first practical form of social security is social insurance which ensure the various types of insurances like disability, pension, unemployment etc.
4. Services
Social security services include health care even during work and home, good retirement plan, safe work environment and financial help during unemployment.
5. Basic Security
The third form of social security is helpful for refugees to fulfill their basic necessities like food, clothes, shelter, education and medical facilities.