The Latin American and Caribbean 2nd Civil Registration Campaign

The Latin American and Caribbean Council of Civil Registry, Identity and Vital Statistics (CLARCIEV), the community that unites the civil registries across the region, is launching the Second Latin American and Caribbean Civil Registry Campaign from August 3 to August 16, 2026. This intensive 15-day initiative aims to eliminate under-registration and guarantee the right to identity across the region.

Building on the success of last year’s campaign, which helped more than 32,000 people gain access to their legal identity for the very first time, and guided by the slogan “Latin America and the Caribbean, a region without invisibles: Identity for all!”, this second edition focuses on the urgent goal of ensuring that every child receives an official birth registration. Not being registered means remaining invisible to the law and to society, and acting now with utmost urgency is the only way to break down barriers and guarantee a future full of equality, opportunity, and true social development. 

This year, 16 countries have joined the campaign, demonstrating a strong commitment to ensuring the right to legal identity for all. Participating countries are: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay.

We call upon Global Alliance members, partner organizations, and community networks to support this regional effort by disseminating campaign information and sharing this invitation widely so that every community is reached.

We also encourage you to follow CLARCIEV’s social media channels and website to learn more about the campaign, access campaign materials, and help amplify its messages across the region:

• CLARCIEV Instagram
• CLARCIEV TikTok
• CLARCIEV YouTube
• CLARCIEV Website