Every year, around 40 million children are born but not registered. Without a birth certificate, they don’t officially exist.
Why a birth certificate is important
Without a birth certificate, children could be denied their basic rights to school, healthcare and housing. They may not be able to vote, open a bank account or marry. And if they don’t officially exist, our experience shows that they are more vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
Visit Plan's Universal Birth Registration website to find out more