A month-long project from today to provide birth certificates gratis to children who do not have them

In line with today’s (1st) World Children’s Day, the Department of Probation and Childcare Services has initiated a month-long project to provide birth certificates to children who do not have them.

This project is being implemented with the support of the Registrar General’s Department, and Commissioner of the Department of Probation and Childcare Services, Gayani Kaushalya Wijesinghe, stated that birth certificates can be obtained throughout the month of October without any payment.

Sri Lanka became a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991. Article 7 of this convention recognises the right of every child to a nationality and a name from birth.

Child Rights Promotion Officers, working under the Department at the Divisional Secretariat level, continuously identify children without birth certificates and assist in obtaining these certificates, ensuring that the children can be enrolled in schools.

Despite these efforts, a significant number of children still remain without birth certificates, causing them to face various challenges. Therefore, throughout October 2024, it is necessary to raise public awareness and encourage parents and guardians to seek assistance from Child Rights Promotion Officers at Divisional Secretariat offices to secure the necessary certificates.

Commissioner Wijesinghe further urged families with children in this situation to contact the relevant Child Rights Promotion Officer at their local Divisional Secretariat office for support.

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