Sudan's 'invisible children': born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape during Sudan's civil war are often unable to obtain a birth certificate, leaving them without a legal identity. Aid workers say the gap sets these children up for a lifetime of bureaucratic and social difficulties.
Babies born to women raped during Sudan's ongoing civil war are frequently unable to obtain birth certificates, aid workers say, leaving them without any legal identity from the moment they are born.
Registration systems across much of Sudan have collapsed amid the conflict, with administrative infrastructure no longer functioning in many areas. Mothers face both social stigma and bureaucratic obstacles that prevent them from formally registering their children.
Humanitarian organizations warn that children without documentation will face serious barriers to education, healthcare and future citizenship rights. Groups are calling for emergency registration mechanisms to be established.
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