SEFWI WIAWSO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY UNDERTAKES MOBILE BIRTH REGISTRATION EXERCISE IN 77 COMMUNITIES

In an effort to promote universal birth registration and legal identity for all children, the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Births and Deaths Registry, embarked on a Mobile Birth Registration Exercise from 12th May to 23rd May 2025. The initiative covered 77 communities within the Municipality, with a special focus on rural and underserved areas.

The mobile registration drive was designed to bring essential civil registration services directly to the doorsteps of families and caregivers, thereby removing the common barriers of distance, cost, and lack of awareness that often prevent timely registration of births.

The main aim of the exercise was to ensure that every child, particularly those under the age of five, is provided with a birth certificate, which serves as the first step towards securing a legal identity. The mobile strategy allowed registration officers to reach households in remote communities, ensuring no child is left behind.

The specific objectives of the mobile registration campaign were as follows:

• Register all unregistered births, with a priority focus on children below five years of age.

• Increase public awareness on the importance of birth registration as a right and a legal necessity.

• Eliminate access barriers by decentralizing the process and delivering the service directly at the community level.

• Gather accurate demographic data to inform local government planning, social interventions, and child protection initiatives.

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The exercise received strong community support, with parents and guardians actively participating in the process. Community leaders also played a critical role in mobilizing residents and educating them on the long-term benefits of registering their children.

The Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Assembly reiterated its commitment to partnering with stakeholders to ensure that no child is denied their right to a legal identity, which is fundamental to accessing health, education, and social services.