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WHAT DO WE
COMMEMORATE
ON ID DAY?
Identity Day is a moment for us to pause and reflect on three (3) fundamentals of identity: Inclusion, Protection, and Utility.
INCLUSION
ID Day sensitizes us to the plight of those who lack proof of identity (estimated at 850 million, with about half in Africa) and reaffirms our commitment to achieving total inclusion, so that no one is left behind.
PROTECTION
ID Day is a reminder, for those who have proof of identity, to verify that their identity is secured against theft and their privacy is protected. It reaffirms that protecting our most valuable asset is an ongoing concern.
UTILITY
ID Day is also an opportunity for those who have proof of identity, to check if they are reaping the highest returns on their identity by asking how well their identity can be used to empower them and simplify their daily lives. It is the ideal occasion to call on service providers to adopt identity-enabled service delivery.
WHO ELSE IS SUPPORTING THE CALL?
Nearly 210 international organizations support the call as Coalition Partners in one of four categories– Development, Government, NGO & Civil Society, Commercial.
JOIN THE COALITION
If your organization is an identity stakeholder that supports responsible use of identity for good and endorses September 16 as a commemorative day for identity, join the Coalition. It does not imply any legal or financial commitment but is an effective way to demonstrate your support of this initiative.
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