Within the framework of Peruvian Children's Day, the
National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec) reported that a total of 6,736,336 children in Peru have an ID card to date.
Likewise, 3,071,937 children with an ID card are in the early childhood phase (0-5 years), the remaining 3,664,399 —those with the strongest presence— are between 6 and 11 years of age.
To date, 2,173,116 minors have an expired ID card, while 398,209 children have an ID document that is about to expire.
When sorted by gender, the number of boys (3,432,638) with an ID card is higher than that of identified girls (3,303,698).
In terms of geographic distribution, Lima leads the way with 1,913,844 identified children; followed by Piura, with 454,095; La Libertad, with 422,153; Cajamarca, with 326,509; and Loreto, with 307,730.
Gap in lack of documentation keeps closing
Reniec reported that it is implementing campaigns to massively address the lack of documentation, which is still common among children, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, including various strategies that range from care at health centers to coordinated work with municipalities and educational institutions.
It should be noted that health care is free for children residing in poor areas.
Proof of this are the national ID cards that were issued free of charge more than a decade ago.
So far this year, 406,927 ID cards have been issued free of charge, partly thanks to the 0- to 3-year-old campaign, which was in force from February to June, 2023.
(END) NDP/LIT/RMB
Publicado: 20/8/2023