Introduction
The campaign
This report
Why birth registration?
Human rights law on birth registration
Executive summary
The impact of non-registration on children
Education
Health
Employment
Child protection
Statelessness, nationality and citizenship
Conflicts and natural disasters
Development planning and governance
Civil registration
Is it really that simple?
Message from Anil Kapoor
Registration challenges and good practice
Lack of awareness and incentives
Geographical barriers
Social and ethnic barriers
Economic pressures
Complex administration procedures
Legal and political obstacles
Fear of persecution
Cultural and historical traditions
Protecting vital documents
Why the state struggles to ensure birth registration for all
Plan's campaign challenges
Ensuring sustainability
Partnerships and coordination
Slow moving decisions and
lack of monitoring
Involving children in the 'Universal Birth Registration' campaign
Results, reflections and recommendations

It is a report that documents Plan’s ground-breaking work with children, parents, communities, partners and governments throughout the campaign. It examines the issues and the impact of non-registration for children today and in the future, and highlights the challenges faced in achieving birth registration for every child.

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