CIVIL REGISTRATION OF BIRTH, DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON AND RIGHTS IN BRAZIL: SOCIAL INVISIBILITY, UNDOCUMENTED PEOPLE AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The text addresses the correlation between civil under-registration and the Human Development Index (HDI) in Brazil, exploring how the lack of basic documentation impacts human development and perpetuates cycles of social exclusion. The study analyzes the historical roots of underreporting, its geographic and demographic distribution, and its effects on the components of the HDI (health, education, and income). The survey highlights the regional disparities in Brazil, with an emphasis on the North and Northeast regions, where the problem is more pronounced. The paper also examines government initiatives to combat under-registration and improve the HDI, highlighting the importance of integrated public policies to promote more equitable and sustainable development in the country.