SADC Protocol on Gender and Development

Published: 17/Aug/2008
Source: Southern Africa Development Community

Adopted in 2008, entry into force February 2013, in accordance with Article 41.

Generally provides for legal equality of men and women, including in relation to rights over children. Article 8(5) specifies that men and women shall have equal rights to transmit nationality to their spouses.

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Themes: Acquisition of nationality, African and international standards, Sub-regional Standards, Discrimination, Gender
Regions: Southern Africa
Year: 2008