Legal identity and why it matters
The United Nations defines legal identity as the basic characteristics of a human person’s existence. This includes aspects such as…
International Identity Day
The iID campaign calls for the recognition of September 16 as International Identity Day in tribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 which calls for legal identity for all by 2030. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the important role identity plays in empowering individuals to exercise their rights and responsibilities fairly and equitably in a modern society. Biometric Update is proud to be a Coalition Partner.
Cameroon civil registration agency lobbies govt to officialize ID Day
The National Civil Status Registration Office of Cameroon (BUNEC) used the International Identity Day observed recently to highlight how vital…
MOSIP takes on identity management challenges with hackathon, uni partnership
The Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) is a week into its “MOSIP Decode 2024,” a virtual hackathon designed to…
Nigerian leader pledges support for digital ID expansion amid DPI investment plans
Speaking through a representative at an event to mark 2024 Identity Day this week, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu highlighted the…
Fayda digital ID critical to Ethiopia’s 2025-2030 digital govt strategy: official
A data and governance system advisor at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology has underscored the role of the Fayda…
Identity Day 2024: Marking progress and urgency
International Identity Day 2024 is being officially observed in dozens of countries around the world, and recognized by individuals and…
Low birth registration, high cost hinder access to legal ID in Sub Saharan Africa
While the need for legal and digital ID remains ever pressing as a result of the digital transformation wind blowing…
Foundational identity: Empowering every citizen’s rights to health, education, and democracy
By Sébastien Gueremy, VP Identification & Verification Solutions at Thales In a world that increasingly emphasizes the importance of human…
Events in dozens of countries to mark 2023 ID Day
Experts and major actors in the identity space have been reiterating the importance of legal and digital identity in the…
Ethiopia’s national digital ID prepares foundation ahead of scale-up
The lessons learned from other countries implementing digital ID systems have helped inform the development of Ethiopia’s national program, panelists…
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