Practice 8: Birth Registration

Register the birth of boys and girls as soon as possible, and obtain a birth certificate.

• Talk about birth registration and how it is done.
• Ask the mother if they have registered the birth of their child.
• Listen attentively.

• Appreciate if they have registered the birth of the baby. If not, ask them why.
• For example, lack of awareness about birth certification can be a reason, or family cannot afford the fees for a birth certificate could be another reason.

• Sensitize family on the importance of birth registration and certification for their child. Explain the method.
• For example, tell them that the birth certification is a proof of identity and is a legal requirement.
  • Other government documents like NID card and passport will require birth registration.

• Birth Registration is a legal requirement and it works as a proof of identity for enjoyment of future rights.
• Parents/caregivers should register their babies at the nearest available centre or through digital birth registration system or other available registration centre in the area.
• Parents/Caregivers should obtain birth certificates so that their children are registered for various rights and facilities.