Author: Plan
File size: 155kb (full English report)
Number of pages: 60 (full English report)
Published: February 2005
ISBN: 1 90228041 5 (full English report)

This report aims to increase the recognition, prioritisation and support for universal birth registration (UBR) among the international community, national governments and key stakeholder groups including civil registrars, communities, parents and children themselves. It considers the issue of birth registration at the international, national and local levels.

The report begins by making the case for birth registration. It explains why, without proof of identity, many children find it difficult to access their rights and how a birth certificate can also be used as a protective tool if it is used responsibly. The report analyses why birth registration is not being achieved and features case studies demonstrating how Plan is tackling some of the challenges raised. Recommendations for achieving UBR are made and are organised according to the actions that need to be taken at varying levels.

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