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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 in identity: Inclusion, Protection, and Empowerment.
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 identification, 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.
EMPOWERMENT
ID Day is also an opportunity for those who possess identification, to assess whether they are reaping the highest returns on their identity by asking how well their identity can be used to empower them and facilitate various aspects of daily life. It is the ideal occasion to call on service providers to adopt identity-enabled service delivery.
For further information, download a copy of the ID Day Practical Guide: Here.
WHO ELSE IS SUPPORTING THE CALL?
Nearly 250 international organizations support the call as Coalition Partners in one of four categories– Development, Government, NGO & Civil Society, and 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, then consider joining the Coalition. It does not imply any legal or financial commitment but is an effective way to demonstrate your support of this initiative.
