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Stateless no more – a win for stateless children in South Africa

Published: 6/Sep/2016
Source: Lawyers for Human Rights (South Africa)

Press Release: Supreme Court of Appeal: Minister of Home Affairs and others v DGLR and another (Case number 1051/2015 SCA) This morning, the 6th of September 2016, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was scheduled to hear the case of […]

Rwanda: NIDA to Work With Local Leaders to Improve Service

Published: 6/Sep/2016
Source: The New Times (Kigali)

By Sharon Kantengwa The officials were trained at a two-day workshop organised by Irembo in partnership with Ministry of Local Government (Minaloc) and National Identification Agency (NIDA). Robert Habimana, the territory coordinator of Rwanda Online, said the workshop sought to […]

Nigeria: NPoC Begins Birth Registration in Adamawa

Published: 6/Sep/2016
Source: Daily Trust (Abuja)

Yola — The National Population Commission (NPoC) has commenced birth registration in Adamawa state and has requested for additional manpower from the state civil service to assist with the process. Speaking at the flag-off of the registration exercise being coordinated […]

South Africa: DGLR and Another vs. Minister of Home Affairs and Others

Published: 6/Sep/2016
Source: Supreme Court of Appeal, South Africa

Court documents before the Supreme Court of Appeal, in relation to an 8-year old stateless child born in South Africa. The Department decided to withdraw the appeal and agreed to an order issued by the SCA. Download files: Original High […]

Tanzanians Should Think Twice About ‘Dual Citizenship’

Published: 6/Sep/2016
Source: Tanzania Daily News

Analysis By Makwaia Wa Kuhenga “The cornerstone of all-round development for Tanzanians is Tanzanians themselves, every Tanzanian; essentially every patriot and every socialist… Likewise, the basis for the enhancement of defense and security for Tanzania is Tanzanians themselves, every Tanzanian […]

Nigeria: Adamawa Ranks Least in Birth Registration

Published: 2/Sep/2016
Source: Daily Trust (Abuja)

Yola — The National Population Commission (NPoC) in collaboration with UNICEF/EU has listed Adamawa State as the least in birth registration in the North-East. They stated this at a one-day advocacy and sensitization for media houses on the need to […]

Birth registration helps fight child trafficking

Published: 1/Sep/2016
Source: IOL

Limpopo – Proper birth registration has been identified as a major tool in the fight to prevent child trafficking and other social ills that include child labour, illegal adoption and sexual exploitation. Limpopo MEC of health DR Phophi Ramathuba made […]

UNHCR Submission to UPR 3rd Cycle: Morocco

Published: 1/Sep/2016
Source: UNHCR

Submission by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Compilation Report Universal Periodic Review: 3rd Cycle, 27th Session MOROCCO Issue 5: Children’s right to a nationality and protection against statelessness […]

Kenya: 120 People With Rare Gender Condition Seek Help to Get IDs

Published: 1/Sep/2016
Source: Daily Nation (Nairobi)

More than 100 Kenyans with a gender identity crisis have petitioned Parliament for the government to issue them with identity cards after their sex becomes apparent in adulthood. The petition, signed by 20 people referred to as “a marginalised group […]