Women's Rights

Cross-Cutting Themes

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Marriage and divorce registration protects women’s rights during the course and after dissolution of a marriage, such as right to maintenance and inheritance. Vital statistics derived from birth, death and stillbirths’ registration inform policy interventions targeted at reducing maternal mortality, infant mortality, and improvement of maternal health. 

Does the law clearly state the process for amending birth registrations in surrogacy cases?

Bolivia
No
Uganda
No
Sri Lanka
No
Indonesia
No

Does the law clearly state the process for amending birth registrations in adoption cases?

Bolivia
Yes
Uganda
No
Sri Lanka
Yes
Indonesia
Yes