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Global Identification Challenge by the Numbers

1Billion

people lack an official proof of identity

1 in 2Women

in low income countries does not have an ID, limiting their access to critical services and participation in political and economic life.

161countries

have ID systems using digital technologies, reinforcing the need for robust privacy and data protection safeguards.

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