Navigating the digitalization of national CRVS systems Digital technologies offer unique opportunities to improve civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. There are also challenges. Learn about both in this interview with Edward Duffus of Plan International.

SERIES: How to improve CRVS systems

Experts share their experiences and offer advice to help countries improve civil registration and vital statistics systems. Discover the tools and techniques that can lead to stronger CRVS systems.

CRVS systems explained Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems play an important role in every individual’s life, and provide crucial data for government service delivery. Find out more in this interview with international CRVS consultant, Gopalan Balagopal.
 

SERIES: About CRVS systems
Find out more about CRVS systems, how they function, and why they are so important to both individuals and government in this series of interviews.

The power of death statistics to improve lives Routine death statistics offer important data to identify new conditions and track success in reducing disease. Learn more from Prabhat Jha of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto in this interview.

SERIES: About CRVS systems
Find out more about CRVS systems, how they function, and why they are so important to both individuals and government in this series of interviews.

CRVS systems at a glance This interview with Srdjan Mrkić, an expert at the United Nations Statistics Division, explains CRVS systems and their importance.

SERIES: About CRVS systems Find out more about CRVS systems, how they function, and why they are so important to both individuals and government in this series of interviews.

Women in the remote villages of Sô-Ava, Benin have limited access to reproductive health care and maternity wards.

A boat clinic, supported by UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—helps deliver the services they need.

Watch UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s visit to the clinic to see how UNFPA is working to ensure rights and choices for all women and girls, no matter where they live.