They highlight progress in health, education and development – ​​Diario de Centro América

Guatemala became the ninth country to join the organization Ibero-American Cooperation Program on the Situation of Older Persons (PISPAM), from the Ibero-American Social Security Organization (PISPAM).OISS), its purpose is to protect this sector of the population and access to justice in a timely manner.

He joined through the mediation of the Social Work Secretary of the President’s wife (Sosip), which requested to join the effort through its participation in the PISCPAM Strategic Plan 2023-2030.

OISS recognized the progress the country has made in protecting and supporting the elderly through the development of decrees and agreements and the work of government institutions, including SOSEP, the institution that chairs the National Commission for the Protection of the Elderly.Conaprov).

The aforementioned committee was established pursuant to Decree No. 80 of 1996. Elderly Protection LawIn its Article 3, it works to promote, lead, coordinate, develop and direct strategies related to the well-being and safety of the elderly, so that they can enjoy a dignified life.

The Protection Badge is a senior program (Bam), led by President Alejandro Giammattei, who personally notifies the registrations and advises on the monthly bank deposits of Q500 transferred by Executive body.

Currently, there are more than 180,000 registrations with the Bahrain Public Authority, although the goal is to reach 212,000.

About the initiative

PISCPAM is approved in 21st Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and GovernmentWhich was held in Asuncion, Paraguay, in 2011. The initiative seeks to understand the situation and characteristics of older people and to promote the exchange of good practices between institutions.

Likewise, strengthening legal protection, promoting interregional cooperation, disseminating aging-oriented approaches and issues towards public policy development, among others.