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2. States should provide proof of citizenship to all persons entitled to it without discrimination of any kind... 3. The obligation of states to provide proof of legal identity does not necessarily mean that enrollment in identification systems should be legally mandatory... Building on existing international norms, the Principles were first developed and published in 2017 by a group of organizations committed to supporting the development of identification systems that are inclusive, trusted, accountable, and used to enhance people's lives and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the quickly evolving nature of the identification sector, the original signatories to the Principles committed to revisiting them to incorporate new perspectives and lessons learned. This second edition reflects inputs from this process and from broader public consultations.

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