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The principle of universality and international human rights law requires governments to make civil registration services accessible to every individual within their territory. Despite these mandates, civil registration systems in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are far from being accessible to women. Many women living in LMICs are disproportionately affected by social and cultural norms, […]
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Several international and regional human rights instruments offer rights protections related to CRVS systems: Proving one’s identity is also a condition for exercising the fundamental rights to vote, own property, work, migrate, receive an education, receive social security, and maintain an adequate standard of living, among others. To respect, fulfil and protect the human rights […]
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Well-functioning civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems are characterized by their continuity, permanence, and universality. These key principles are in line with the cyclical nature of vital events that are updated throughout our lives. For this reason, all groups of people benefit from a CRVS system that is continuous and permanent. A universal CRVS […]
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Evidence shows that engaging men in health across the life span can effectively improve health and equity outcomes, particularly for women and children. For the past 12 years, global approaches to engage men in gender equity have focused mainly on men’s role as being supportive for their partners’ family planning and sexual and reproductive health […]
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This seminar first aired live January 28th, 2022. Speakers: Gender norms and stereotypes affect not only our health needs, exposure to health risks, and health-seeking behavior, but are also inextricably linked to health systems affecting how healthcare is delivered, the quality of care provided, who has access to it, how it is financed, as well […]
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The registration of births and deaths, including cause of death, and the inclusion of other vital events through CRVS systems, provides people with access to benefits and protections and allows governments to collect and use data for policy and decision-making. CRVS systems that are continuous, compulsory, permanent and universal are at the root of good […]
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