Coordinating organization: Forum for Women in Development (FWID) (Email: ngosfwid@starnet.com.eg)
The nationality law was reformed in July 2004 allowing Egyptian women married to non-nationals to grant nationality to their children only. FWID and regional partners are monitoring the implementation of the reform.
Prior to 2004, women who married foreign men were unable to confer citizenship on their children. In July 2004 the nationality law was reformed allowing Egyptian women married to non-nationals the right to pass on their nationality to their children, given that they meet certain requirements.
Continue Reading | Posted by christina on September 1st, 2006
Forum for Women in Development (FWID) is coordinating the campaign. The nationality law was reformed in July 2004 allowing Egyptian women married to non-nationals to grant nationality to their children only. FWID and regional partners are monitoring the implementation of the reform.
Posted by christina on August 17th, 2006