CRVS communication in emergency, conflict affected, and fragile settings
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2021
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Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems
Abstract
Communication efforts launched in fragile settings need to go beyond media, advocacy, and public awareness. In situations of emergency, conflict, or fragility, barriers to timely civil registration of vital events are exacerbated. Based on lessons learned from past and current emergencies, including the COVID-19 global pandemic, some recommendations are presented. Participation of affected communities needs to be accommodated by asking what means of communication they prefer, what available technologies they are comfortable with, what languages they prefer, what engagement they can ensure and what role they can and want to play. Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems are an essential service.
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French version available in IDRC Digital Library
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Policy Brief
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CONFLICT, WAR, DISPLACED PERSONS, CIVIL REGISTRATION AND VITAL STATISTICS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VITAL STATISTICS, COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES, BIRTH REGISTRATION, DEATHS, CRVS, CAUSES OF DEATH, LEGAL IDENTITY, CITIZENSHIP, DATA COLLECTION, MIDDLE EAST, GLOBAL SOUTH