Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo says the aim of the outreach programme is to ensure that the ministry increases registration coverage for national documents, especially for specific groups, such as those in hard-to-reach areas, vulnerable communities and schools.
"But this is only applicable to people who are vulnerable, or maybe their documents have been burnt. They have to be vulnerable, and not someone who is able to afford fees," she says. "National documents are also necessary for one to access services such as education, employment and social grants. The ministry is therefore urging communities in all 14 regions of our country, who, for some reason, are not registered, but have the right supporting documents, to approach the nearest office to register their births and obtain ID cards," she says.
"Birth registration is therefore a human right. It establishes the child's legal identity, which, together with the ascertainment of that child's citizenship, is essential for accessing a range of services, such as education, healthcare and social protection," Kalo says. "Children from 12 months and above can be registered at any home affairs office in the region," she says.
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