Why displaced people need a digital identity

Feb 2026

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Without a digital identity, displaced people cannot access healthcare, financial services, or legal protection. This talk explores why digital identity is foundational infrastructure for refugee and migrant health.

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Digital IdentityRefugeesDisplaced PeopleGlobal Health

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