The importance of social protection measures in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 2010, para. 77
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Furthermore, registration processes can exacerbate social inequalities. What may appear to be a standard requirement can lead to the exclusion of linguistic minorities or persons with disabilities. Administrative barriers that inadvertently discriminate against those living in extreme poverty - for example, by requiring expensive identification documents, or requiring birth registration documents in areas where many people are not registered at birth - should be removed.
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights