Post by account_disabled on Feb 20, 2024 0:02:58 GMT -5
Lack of birth registration prevents children from accessing basic social services. It strips them of their identity, discriminates against them, isolates them, subjects them to all kinds of exploitation, and traps them in a vicious cycle. This circle must be broken as soon as possible. In Benin, there are many boys and girls without birth certificates, which is why at Educo we try to reverse this situation as much as possible. Through the Strengthening of Children's Rights to Marital Status (RECIE) project in Borgu and Alibori Provinces, we contribute to the promotion and protection of the rights of boys and girls, giving them the possibility to acquire the right to identity. We do this through effective systems that increase the number of birth certificates for boys and girls, especially the most vulnerable. In order to reduce the difficulty for people to obtain citizenship, Educo Benin received a grant from the European Union to launch the project. The project concluded at the end of last year with very positive results. These results were recently highlighted during a visit by the EU delegation, represented by Alessandro Tedesco, Head of the Security, Justice and Human Rights Programme. The meeting first held a working meeting with the mayor of the commune, who expressed satisfaction with the actions of the project. Barriers to registration and obtaining birth certificates Many boys and girls born in Benin are not registered at birth for varying reasons. But in order to identify the problem and focus the actions on which the project is based, five barriers need to be considered: Lack of information from the community Logistical barriers for families Cultural and religious barriers Educational barriers Institutional barriers Activities to obtain certificates The launch of the project involves identifying communities such as of, boys and girls issued secure birth certificates.
Various activities were carried out to achieve this outcome, including the design of a birth registration "toolkit" in local languages (eulh, Dendi, Boo and Bariba); organizing community dialogue sessions with traditional and religious leaders on birth regi Chinese Overseas Asia Number Data stration and children's rights; Disseminate key messages about the importance of birth certificates, birth certificate creation and revocation procedures through advertising, community radio and social networks. Efforts were also carried out to promote rigorous planning of civil registration and to improve the working conditions of district secretaries and elected municipal officials. Likewise, the capacity of Civil Registry staff and town councils regarding the digitization and archiving of birth certificates has been strengthened. The project also focuses on improving and expanding the Raidro program in the municipality of Borgu; and organizing mass distribution of unrecovered birth certificates for children and families in vulnerable situations or located far from civil registration centres. The organization of mobile courts for children and under-years is also favored. Recognizing the value of birth certificates Safia - RECIE - Benin n Safia, a Benin mother who participated in the project, was able to obtain her child's birth certificate. He is able to recognize his own worth.
She told us herself: “My name is Safia and I am years old. I live in the Bembèrèkè district of Bembèrèkè commune in Benin. I am the mother of a boy named Bakoda Bouko. Before the RECIE project, I I didn't know the importance of birth certificate. I also didn't know that I had to declare the birth after giving birth. After various awareness sessions conducted by Educo coordinators, I finally understood the importance of this document. Today, I no longer Waiting for my husband to go to the town hall to collect my adult child's birth certificate. In the case of my grandson, I have announced his birth and am in the process of obtaining a secure birth certificate. I am happy to be involved in this project. I am very motivated, And I am also raising awareness among women in the community about the need to do the same thing like me. I have helped more than a dozen women register their children’s birth certificates without having to wait for their husbands. I thank Educo and the European Union Tell us about the birth certificate process. I call on women not to ignore awareness-raising campaigns because they teach us about many things, especially the current reforms.” Testimonies like Safia’s not only recognize the value of the certificate but also promote it in the community certificate, which is the real justification for such behavior. Boys and girls should have an identity that can take them wherever they want, and even better if they have the support and protection of their families.
Various activities were carried out to achieve this outcome, including the design of a birth registration "toolkit" in local languages (eulh, Dendi, Boo and Bariba); organizing community dialogue sessions with traditional and religious leaders on birth regi Chinese Overseas Asia Number Data stration and children's rights; Disseminate key messages about the importance of birth certificates, birth certificate creation and revocation procedures through advertising, community radio and social networks. Efforts were also carried out to promote rigorous planning of civil registration and to improve the working conditions of district secretaries and elected municipal officials. Likewise, the capacity of Civil Registry staff and town councils regarding the digitization and archiving of birth certificates has been strengthened. The project also focuses on improving and expanding the Raidro program in the municipality of Borgu; and organizing mass distribution of unrecovered birth certificates for children and families in vulnerable situations or located far from civil registration centres. The organization of mobile courts for children and under-years is also favored. Recognizing the value of birth certificates Safia - RECIE - Benin n Safia, a Benin mother who participated in the project, was able to obtain her child's birth certificate. He is able to recognize his own worth.
She told us herself: “My name is Safia and I am years old. I live in the Bembèrèkè district of Bembèrèkè commune in Benin. I am the mother of a boy named Bakoda Bouko. Before the RECIE project, I I didn't know the importance of birth certificate. I also didn't know that I had to declare the birth after giving birth. After various awareness sessions conducted by Educo coordinators, I finally understood the importance of this document. Today, I no longer Waiting for my husband to go to the town hall to collect my adult child's birth certificate. In the case of my grandson, I have announced his birth and am in the process of obtaining a secure birth certificate. I am happy to be involved in this project. I am very motivated, And I am also raising awareness among women in the community about the need to do the same thing like me. I have helped more than a dozen women register their children’s birth certificates without having to wait for their husbands. I thank Educo and the European Union Tell us about the birth certificate process. I call on women not to ignore awareness-raising campaigns because they teach us about many things, especially the current reforms.” Testimonies like Safia’s not only recognize the value of the certificate but also promote it in the community certificate, which is the real justification for such behavior. Boys and girls should have an identity that can take them wherever they want, and even better if they have the support and protection of their families.