Celebrating Identity: A Right, a Necessity, a Future!

?"Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law"??

-? article 6 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1985 –?

The fundamental right to an identity is further echoed in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16.9, which aims to ensure that by 2030, everyone has legal identity, including birth registration, but the road ahead is still long.

Do you know why identity is so important?

Without it, individuals cannot access basic services, vote, or claim ownership of property. It opens doors to education, healthcare, and social services, while also providing protection against abuse, fraud, and exploitation. On the occasion of Identity Day, let’s dive into what is at stake:

Three Pillars of Identity: Inclusion, Protection, and Autonomy

1. Inclusion: still a long journey

The statistics are alarming.

• 250 million children worldwide do not have legal existence.
• 850 million adults cannot prove their identity.
• 4 out of 5 women in rural areas of emerging countries remain legally invisible.

For those without identity, life is a constant struggle. They face barriers to voting, lack property rights, and are at high risk of human trafficking. Identity is more than just a form of recognition it’s a means of empowerment. Unfortunately, many are still left behind, especially in underserved regions. Linxens is committed to bridging this gap by supporting secure identity solutions that can reach every corner of the globe.

2. Protection: Safeguarding Identities in the Digital Age

With the rise of digital technologies, identity fraud is an escalating issue. Each year, 210,000 people in France alone fall victim to identity fraud, while 1 in 5 European citizens has experienced some form of identity theft. From phishing scams to the misuse of personal data, these frauds have devastating effects financial, social, and psychological.

3.?Autonomy: Unlocking New Possibilities with Identity

While inclusion and protection are essential, identity also offers autonomy enabling individuals to access services and live more independent lives. Traditionally, identity has been seen as a tool for control (by law enforcement or border authorities), but the potential goes far beyond that. The future of identity lies in its use as a service, especially with the rise of digital identities.

Imagine a world where digital identities can simplify everyday processes, such as speeding up access to services like car rentals, healthcare, or micro-credits. This future of identity requires innovation while maintaining robust protection, and Linxens is at the forefront of this transformation.

How is @Linxens making a difference?

• By facilitating the introduction of advanced security features, we contribute to the availability of more protected E-documents.?
• By serving more than 100 E-documents projects around the world, and new projects each year, we support the states’ initiatives to include more people in Identity access.?

Our commitment to this mission aligns with the broader goals of World Identity Day, as we ensure that everyone, everywhere, has the right to be recognized.