CEDAW Article 9

Nationality rights are equal

A girl or mother can ask for equal nationality rights and help getting documents for herself or her child.

How you can use it

1. 1Ask a registry, consulate, caseworker or lawyer for nationality documents.
2. 2Say: “Please apply nationality rules equally.”
3. 3If a child cannot get nationality through their mother, ask legal aid.

What a violation looks like

A child cannot obtain nationality through their mother on equal terms.

Words you can use

“Please help us get nationality documents on equal terms.”

If speaking is hard, write it, draw it, send a message, or ask a trusted adult to say it with you.