Birth certificates provide proof of age, which helps prevent child labor and child marriage, protecting children against exploitation. Additionally, birth certificates are often required to access key services, such as education, healthcare, and social services, facilitating the realization of children’s human rights.
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Does the law clearly state the process for amending birth registrations in surrogacy cases?
Bolivia
No
Uganda
No
Sri Lanka
No
Indonesia
No
Does the law clearly state the process for amending birth registrations in adoption cases?
Bolivia
Yes
Uganda
No
Sri Lanka
Yes
Indonesia
Yes
Does the law specify the process and responsibilities for registering the birth of a child who was abandoned and whose parents are not known?
Bolivia
Yes
Uganda
Yes
Sri Lanka
Yes
Indonesia
Yes
Is birth registration available for children born to citizens residing abroad?
