General Organization for Insurance and Pensions
The General Organization for Insurance and Pensions in Syria is the cornerstone of the social protection system for public sector employees. It is a public body with an administrative character, enjoying financial and administrative independence, and is directly linked to the Ministry of Finance.
1. Identity and Establishment
Establishment: Established by legislative decrees in 1961 to be responsible for the pension system in the country.
Headquarters: Damascus (Port Said Street), with branches covering all Syrian governorates.
2. Served Categories (Who Does the Organization Serve?
The organization provides services to specific segments of the public sector, namely:
Civil servants: Subject to the State's Civil Service Law.
Military personnel: Members of the Army, Armed Forces, and Internal Security Forces.
Officials: Members of Parliament, ministers, and those of equivalent rank.
3. Main Functions
Settlement of Entitlements: Calculating employee benefits upon termination of service (whether for retirement, disability, or death).
Disbursement of Pensions: Managing the distribution of monthly pensions to hundreds of thousands of retirees and their heirs.
Fund Management: Investing insurance funds to ensure the sustainability of salary payments for future generations.
