Latest items for IAD-PRACTICE-1
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"[I]n inheritance matters, sons are prioritized over daughters, who are socially expected to renounce their inheritance rights in favour of their brothers" (16).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"[I]n inheritance matters, sons are prioritized over daughters, who are socially expected to renounce their inheritance rights in favour of their brothers" (16).
April 7, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"In dual systems such as in Senegal, where statutory law and Sharia law co-exist, the Senegalese citizens have the liberty to choose which regime they adhere to; otherwise, it is the statutory law that is applicable. While the Sharia law gives girls half the amount the son receives and the widow a quarter of the inheritance, the statutory Senegalese law makes no distinction between boys and girls during inheritance. Despite the fact that the statutory law is affirmative of equal inheritance irrespective of gender, it is essential to point out that in countries such as Senegal, where a majority of the population is Muslim, religion has a greater impact than...more
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"In dual systems such as in Senegal, where statutory law and Sharia law co-exist, the Senegalese citizens have the liberty to choose which regime they adhere to; otherwise, it is the statutory law that is applicable. While the Sharia law gives girls half the amount the son receives and the widow a quarter of the inheritance, the statutory Senegalese law makes no distinction between boys and girls during inheritance. Despite the fact that the statutory law is affirmative of equal inheritance irrespective of gender, it is essential to point out that in countries such as Senegal, where a majority of the population is Muslim, religion has a greater impact than...more
April 4, 2024, 5:08 p.m.
Countries: Yemen
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Inheritance: The Personal Status Code defines the rules of inheritance, which follow Sharia principles. Women have a right to inheritance, but in many cases receive less than men. A daughter receives half the share that a son receives" (2).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Inheritance: The Personal Status Code defines the rules of inheritance, which follow Sharia principles. Women have a right to inheritance, but in many cases receive less than men. A daughter receives half the share that a son receives" (2).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Customary patriarchal practices persist that prevent rural women and girls from inheriting" (14). "Women, including widows, do not have equal access to inheritance, owing to persistent discriminatory customary practices that exclude women and girls from the inheritance of land and other family property" (17).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Customary patriarchal practices persist that prevent rural women and girls from inheriting" (14). "Women, including widows, do not have equal access to inheritance, owing to persistent discriminatory customary practices that exclude women and girls from the inheritance of land and other family property" (17).
Jan. 29, 2024, 6:01 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"In India’s Jharkhand state and other tribal areas, for example, tribal women often face an uphill battle in inheriting property, and, in some cases, allegations of witchcraft are wielded against them to silence their claims. They might be branded as witches on the most absurd of suspicions, socially excommunicated, or worse still, lynched by villagers, their corpses left to rot in public. In 2020, the Jharkhand government even rolled back an ambitious scheme by the previous government that encouraged women, in general, to register the property under their names by paying a meagre amount of Rs 1, citing loss to the exchequer due to apparent 'misuse' of the scheme" (para...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"In India’s Jharkhand state and other tribal areas, for example, tribal women often face an uphill battle in inheriting property, and, in some cases, allegations of witchcraft are wielded against them to silence their claims. They might be branded as witches on the most absurd of suspicions, socially excommunicated, or worse still, lynched by villagers, their corpses left to rot in public. In 2020, the Jharkhand government even rolled back an ambitious scheme by the previous government that encouraged women, in general, to register the property under their names by paying a meagre amount of Rs 1, citing loss to the exchequer due to apparent 'misuse' of the scheme" (para...more
Jan. 28, 2024, 6:55 p.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"'What’s more, either one child inherits the land, or several of the children divide the land. Either way, that leaves most families without a means to a living'"(para 14). This quote shows that daughters can customarily inherit the land (EV-Coder Comment).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"'What’s more, either one child inherits the land, or several of the children divide the land. Either way, that leaves most families without a means to a living'"(para 14). This quote shows that daughters can customarily inherit the land (EV-Coder Comment).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The courts of Botswana take matters that seem to be discriminatory against women seriously as it was declared by Dingake J in the Appeal case of Molefi Silabo Ramantele v. Edith M. Mmusi and Others in which he declared that “the Ngwaketse customary law rule that provides that only the last born son is qualified as instate heir to the exclusion of his female siblings is ultra vires Section 3 of the Constitution of Botswana in that it violates the respondents’ rights to equal protection of the law” (10). "In the Ramantele case, the court noted, 'A customary rule that denies those children [a woman] of a deceased parent who...more
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The courts of Botswana take matters that seem to be discriminatory against women seriously as it was declared by Dingake J in the Appeal case of Molefi Silabo Ramantele v. Edith M. Mmusi and Others in which he declared that “the Ngwaketse customary law rule that provides that only the last born son is qualified as instate heir to the exclusion of his female siblings is ultra vires Section 3 of the Constitution of Botswana in that it violates the respondents’ rights to equal protection of the law” (10). "In the Ramantele case, the court noted, 'A customary rule that denies those children [a woman] of a deceased parent who...more
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"[I]n matters of inheritance, customary law continues to be discriminatory towards women and girls, as it divests them of their land titles" (15).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"[I]n matters of inheritance, customary law continues to be discriminatory towards women and girls, as it divests them of their land titles" (15).
Sept. 28, 2023, 10:28 a.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Women faced legal and economic discrimination. The law prohibits discrimination based on sex, but authorities did not enforce it. Women also faced discrimination in employment, family law, property law, and the judicial system. Family law provides protection for women in cases of divorce, including requirements for maintenance, and sets clear guidelines for custody of minor children and their maintenance. Many women were unaware of these legal protections or were unable to obtain legal counsel to enforce them. Divorced women often were left with no means of support, as their families ostracized them. Women are legally free to marry without family consent, but society frequently ostracized women who did so, or...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Women faced legal and economic discrimination. The law prohibits discrimination based on sex, but authorities did not enforce it. Women also faced discrimination in employment, family law, property law, and the judicial system. Family law provides protection for women in cases of divorce, including requirements for maintenance, and sets clear guidelines for custody of minor children and their maintenance. Many women were unaware of these legal protections or were unable to obtain legal counsel to enforce them. Divorced women often were left with no means of support, as their families ostracized them. Women are legally free to marry without family consent, but society frequently ostracized women who did so, or...more
Sept. 7, 2023, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The law contains discriminatory provisions. For example, the law on property rights favors men in land tenancy and the division of family property. The constitution, however, confers rights for women that had not previously received legal protection, including rights equal to those of their spouses in property and family affairs, and special opportunities in education, health, and social security" (27). "The law grants women equal shares of their parents’ inheritance and the right to keep their property after marriage, but many women were not aware of their rights, and others were afraid to challenge existing practice. The law also grants widows complete access to and authority over the estate of...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The law contains discriminatory provisions. For example, the law on property rights favors men in land tenancy and the division of family property. The constitution, however, confers rights for women that had not previously received legal protection, including rights equal to those of their spouses in property and family affairs, and special opportunities in education, health, and social security" (27). "The law grants women equal shares of their parents’ inheritance and the right to keep their property after marriage, but many women were not aware of their rights, and others were afraid to challenge existing practice. The law also grants widows complete access to and authority over the estate of...more
Sept. 6, 2023, 1:13 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The law provides for the same legal status and rights for women as for men. All property acquired during marriage is joint property. The government enforced these laws somewhat effectively. The NGO SOS noted, however, that women often had trouble in defending their property rights in divorce proceedings due to the widespread public belief that property belongs to the man. Sometimes women ceded their inherited property and inheritance rights to male relatives due to tradition and pressure from their families. Men consequently tended to be favored in the distribution of property ownership, sometimes limiting a woman’s options in the cases of domestic violence or divorce. Women continued to experience discrimination...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The law provides for the same legal status and rights for women as for men. All property acquired during marriage is joint property. The government enforced these laws somewhat effectively. The NGO SOS noted, however, that women often had trouble in defending their property rights in divorce proceedings due to the widespread public belief that property belongs to the man. Sometimes women ceded their inherited property and inheritance rights to male relatives due to tradition and pressure from their families. Men consequently tended to be favored in the distribution of property ownership, sometimes limiting a woman’s options in the cases of domestic violence or divorce. Women continued to experience discrimination...more
Sept. 1, 2023, 2:03 p.m.
Countries: Mauritius
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Men and women enjoy the same legal status and rights under the constitution and law. The courts upheld these rights. Nonetheless, cultural and societal barriers prevented women from fully exercising their legal rights, especially in some cases involving inheritance" (14).
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Men and women enjoy the same legal status and rights under the constitution and law. The courts upheld these rights. Nonetheless, cultural and societal barriers prevented women from fully exercising their legal rights, especially in some cases involving inheritance" (14).
Aug. 30, 2023, 3:33 p.m.
Countries: Macedonia
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Women have the same legal status as men under family, religious, personal status, and nationality laws, as well as laws related to labor, property, nationality, inheritance, employment, access to credit, and owning or managing businesses or property. The laws were effectively enforced" (34).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Women have the same legal status as men under family, religious, personal status, and nationality laws, as well as laws related to labor, property, nationality, inheritance, employment, access to credit, and owning or managing businesses or property. The laws were effectively enforced" (34).
Aug. 30, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
Countries: Libya
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Sharia rules of inheritance apply. Women have a right to inheritance, but in many cases receive less than men. Daughters receive half the share that sons receive" (9). "Libya acceded to the Convention on the Prevention of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 1989. Upon accession, the government entered the following reservations to CEDAW: 1. Article 2 shall be implemented with due regard for the peremptory norms of Islamic Sharia relating to determination of the inheritance portions of the estate of a deceased person, whether female or male" (10). "Inheritance is determined by Sharia principles, under which women have the right to inherit, but will generally inherit a...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Sharia rules of inheritance apply. Women have a right to inheritance, but in many cases receive less than men. Daughters receive half the share that sons receive" (9). "Libya acceded to the Convention on the Prevention of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 1989. Upon accession, the government entered the following reservations to CEDAW: 1. Article 2 shall be implemented with due regard for the peremptory norms of Islamic Sharia relating to determination of the inheritance portions of the estate of a deceased person, whether female or male" (10). "Inheritance is determined by Sharia principles, under which women have the right to inherit, but will generally inherit a...more
July 27, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Although property and inheritance laws provide the same legal status and rights for women as for men, the government did not enforce the laws effectively. Inheritance, property, and housing practices frequently discriminated against women due to cultural and religious elements present in many communities. Women often could not inherit property from their father or husband. Additionally, local leaders settled most inheritance disputes in favor of men, according to traditional practice. Women seeking to rent a house often had to prove they were married, while men were able often to rent without a similar burden. Women requesting divorce from men often faced a process that took three times as long as...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Although property and inheritance laws provide the same legal status and rights for women as for men, the government did not enforce the laws effectively. Inheritance, property, and housing practices frequently discriminated against women due to cultural and religious elements present in many communities. Women often could not inherit property from their father or husband. Additionally, local leaders settled most inheritance disputes in favor of men, according to traditional practice. Women seeking to rent a house often had to prove they were married, while men were able often to rent without a similar burden. Women requesting divorce from men often faced a process that took three times as long as...more
July 26, 2023, 12:13 p.m.
Countries: Burundi
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"In Burundi women’s rights to inherit land face 'the triple barriers of demography, tradition and the law.' The elimination of traditional chiefs and related customary institutions that determined which family would receive land, and the extent of land to be allocated, has meant that 'land grabbing has proliferated especially from widows, single women and land left by refugees.' Customarily daughters have been excluded from inheriting land and while widows used to have a lifetime usufruct right following the death of their husbands, this is increasingly no longer recognised. Widows often return to their parental home following the death of their husband. The combination of gender inequality, climate shocks, violence and...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"In Burundi women’s rights to inherit land face 'the triple barriers of demography, tradition and the law.' The elimination of traditional chiefs and related customary institutions that determined which family would receive land, and the extent of land to be allocated, has meant that 'land grabbing has proliferated especially from widows, single women and land left by refugees.' Customarily daughters have been excluded from inheriting land and while widows used to have a lifetime usufruct right following the death of their husbands, this is increasingly no longer recognised. Widows often return to their parental home following the death of their husband. The combination of gender inequality, climate shocks, violence and...more
July 15, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The law provides the same legal status and rights for women and men, including under family, religious, personal status, and nationality laws, as well as in laws related to labor, property, inheritance, employment, access to credit and owning or managing businesses or property. The government enforced the law effectively" (11).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The law provides the same legal status and rights for women and men, including under family, religious, personal status, and nationality laws, as well as in laws related to labor, property, inheritance, employment, access to credit and owning or managing businesses or property. The government enforced the law effectively" (11).
July 15, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"How do I Know Who are the Legitimate Heirs in a Succession? In Argentinian successions, the forced heirs are the primary lineal descendants and ascendants: children, parents’ grandchildren and grandparents... These people can not in any way be deprived from their inheritance rights through a will stating different intentions. Its 'legitimate' portion, which is four fifths of the estate, must be respected in every aspect. What is Considered the 'Legitimate Portion' in an Inheritance? It is the portion of the inheritance that by law belongs to the forced heirs. The testator can only have the percentage indicated by law given to a named individual without affecting the rightful portion of...more
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"How do I Know Who are the Legitimate Heirs in a Succession? In Argentinian successions, the forced heirs are the primary lineal descendants and ascendants: children, parents’ grandchildren and grandparents... These people can not in any way be deprived from their inheritance rights through a will stating different intentions. Its 'legitimate' portion, which is four fifths of the estate, must be respected in every aspect. What is Considered the 'Legitimate Portion' in an Inheritance? It is the portion of the inheritance that by law belongs to the forced heirs. The testator can only have the percentage indicated by law given to a named individual without affecting the rightful portion of...more
July 14, 2023, 3:44 p.m.
Countries: France
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The handicap of being a woman is also evident when it comes to transferring a family business. Bessière & Gollac emphasize how boys are given a special social status by their families from a very early age, which often predestines them to take over from their parent(s). The 'good heir', who has been prepared for this for a long time, is generally the oldest male. Daughters may be introduced to the business when they help out, but it is rare that they will acquire shares in the family business or become employees. Parents prefer to pass on their professional and managerial skills to a boy because they are more confident...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The handicap of being a woman is also evident when it comes to transferring a family business. Bessière & Gollac emphasize how boys are given a special social status by their families from a very early age, which often predestines them to take over from their parent(s). The 'good heir', who has been prepared for this for a long time, is generally the oldest male. Daughters may be introduced to the business when they help out, but it is rare that they will acquire shares in the family business or become employees. Parents prefer to pass on their professional and managerial skills to a boy because they are more confident...more
July 13, 2023, 1:02 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There is no information suggesting that property dispossession / grabbing is practiced or that there are discriminatory inheritance practices against women and girls in Norway" (4).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There is no information suggesting that property dispossession / grabbing is practiced or that there are discriminatory inheritance practices against women and girls in Norway" (4).
July 12, 2023, 3:57 p.m.
Countries: Netherlands
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There is no information to suggest that property dispossession/grabbing is an issue in the Netherlands. There are no reports that indicate that there are customary, traditional or religious laws that promote discriminatory inheritance practices towards women and girls in the Netherlands" (4).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There is no information to suggest that property dispossession/grabbing is an issue in the Netherlands. There are no reports that indicate that there are customary, traditional or religious laws that promote discriminatory inheritance practices towards women and girls in the Netherlands" (4).
June 28, 2023, 6:54 p.m.
Countries: Macedonia
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Although Albanian laws guarantee women the right to property, experts warn that they are not always implemented, and together with the tradition that favours males in the inheritance of family property, a deep gap has been created between the numbers of women and men who own property in the country" (para 8). "Aurela Anastasi, a lecturer at the Law Faculty at the University of Tirana, told BIRN that the articles in the civil code governing inheritance foresee equal rights for men and women in Albania, but in practice there are two key obstacles that restrict a woman’s rights. 'The first restriction is due to the fact that in many cases...more
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Although Albanian laws guarantee women the right to property, experts warn that they are not always implemented, and together with the tradition that favours males in the inheritance of family property, a deep gap has been created between the numbers of women and men who own property in the country" (para 8). "Aurela Anastasi, a lecturer at the Law Faculty at the University of Tirana, told BIRN that the articles in the civil code governing inheritance foresee equal rights for men and women in Albania, but in practice there are two key obstacles that restrict a woman’s rights. 'The first restriction is due to the fact that in many cases...more
June 27, 2023, 11:16 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Women suffered from discrimination in inheritance claims and were entitled to a smaller portion of an estate than male children or a deceased husband’s brothers" (29).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Women suffered from discrimination in inheritance claims and were entitled to a smaller portion of an estate than male children or a deceased husband’s brothers" (29).
June 21, 2023, 2:05 p.m.
Countries: Venezuela
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There are no customary, religious, or traditional practices or laws that discriminate against daughters and female surviving spouses’ legal rights to inherit" (3).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There are no customary, religious, or traditional practices or laws that discriminate against daughters and female surviving spouses’ legal rights to inherit" (3).
June 20, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There is no evidence of customary, religious, or traditional practices or laws that discriminate against daughters and female surviving spouses" (4). Regarding inheritance (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"There is no evidence of customary, religious, or traditional practices or laws that discriminate against daughters and female surviving spouses" (4). Regarding inheritance (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
June 20, 2023, 11:09 a.m.
Countries: Vanuatu
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Although the law does not prohibit women from owning or inheriting property or land, tradition generally bars women from land ownership or property inheritance. Women were slowly emerging from a traditional culture characterized by male dominance, but women continued to experience discrimination in access to employment, credit, and pay equity for substantially similar work. The Department of Women’s Affairs worked with regional and international organizations to increase women’s access to the formal justice system and educate women regarding their rights under the law, holding multiple open workshops throughout the year that coincided with public holidays to encourage participation at the local community level" (11).more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Although the law does not prohibit women from owning or inheriting property or land, tradition generally bars women from land ownership or property inheritance. Women were slowly emerging from a traditional culture characterized by male dominance, but women continued to experience discrimination in access to employment, credit, and pay equity for substantially similar work. The Department of Women’s Affairs worked with regional and international organizations to increase women’s access to the formal justice system and educate women regarding their rights under the law, holding multiple open workshops throughout the year that coincided with public holidays to encourage participation at the local community level" (11).more
June 19, 2023, 12:08 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"Despite the initial gender equality of land distribution, traditional practices and women’s low legal literacy emerged as major contributors to the decline in women’s land rights. Land is viewed as an important family asset and is controlled by male family members. There are longstanding beliefs, which are shared by women, that men should hold and manage land because they are responsible for providing for the family. Upon marriage, women typically leave their family lands to their father or brothers and access land through her husband’s family. Further reductions in women owned land is due to inheritance practices to leave land only to sons. Women are also subject to losing land...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"Despite the initial gender equality of land distribution, traditional practices and women’s low legal literacy emerged as major contributors to the decline in women’s land rights. Land is viewed as an important family asset and is controlled by male family members. There are longstanding beliefs, which are shared by women, that men should hold and manage land because they are responsible for providing for the family. Upon marriage, women typically leave their family lands to their father or brothers and access land through her husband’s family. Further reductions in women owned land is due to inheritance practices to leave land only to sons. Women are also subject to losing land...more
June 19, 2023, 9:32 a.m.
Countries: Kuwait
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Gender inequality in the nationality laws is also creating statelessness. According to a 2019 report released by the UNHCR, Kuwait is one of only seven countries around the world that have nationality laws that create the greatest risk of statelessness due to gender inequality. According to a 2019 report released by the Ministry of Justice of Kuwait, 127 Kuwaiti women married stateless persons in 2018. Thus, the common issues faced by the children of Kuwaiti mothers are the temporary residency issue, difficulties in getting a job, as well as the challenge in inheriting the house after their Kuwaiti mother passes away" (para 7).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"Gender inequality in the nationality laws is also creating statelessness. According to a 2019 report released by the UNHCR, Kuwait is one of only seven countries around the world that have nationality laws that create the greatest risk of statelessness due to gender inequality. According to a 2019 report released by the Ministry of Justice of Kuwait, 127 Kuwaiti women married stateless persons in 2018. Thus, the common issues faced by the children of Kuwaiti mothers are the temporary residency issue, difficulties in getting a job, as well as the challenge in inheriting the house after their Kuwaiti mother passes away" (para 7).
June 17, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The right to property and to inheritance is guaranteed by the Constitution of Uzbekistan under article 36 as fundamental economic and social rights... The Gender and Land rights database indicates that, as a result, inheritance is typically transferred from father to son" (3-4).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The right to property and to inheritance is guaranteed by the Constitution of Uzbekistan under article 36 as fundamental economic and social rights... The Gender and Land rights database indicates that, as a result, inheritance is typically transferred from father to son" (3-4).
June 17, 2023, 11:14 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"When inheriting property, preference in the family is given to the male part, while the daughter is considered to belong to the husband’s family, and it is assumed that kelin (the traditional institution of a daughter-in-law in Uzbekistan) must remain in the husband’s house" (para 20).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1
"When inheriting property, preference in the family is given to the male part, while the daughter is considered to belong to the husband’s family, and it is assumed that kelin (the traditional institution of a daughter-in-law in Uzbekistan) must remain in the husband’s house" (para 20).