Statement of Madagascar at the General Assembly Debate, September 22, 2016
Extracts to this Statement:
Statement by Madagascar
Extract:
One of the important realisations of the rights of women in Madagascar has been the reform of the Code of Nationality to allow children born of a Malagasy mother and a foreign father to acquire Malagasy nationality by the maternal line, independent of the nationality of the father.
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Human Rights
Statement of Madagascar
Extract:
The protection of women, young girls and their empowerment, equal rights and equal participation in processes of development, respect for the rights of the child and the youth are at the heart of our concerns and our discussions. We continue to reform our strategies and our national plans to promote equal access for women and men to economic resources and basic services.
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Participation
Statement of Madagascar
Extract:
Youth, women, and girls are the backbone of our public policy and our actions for development.
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Participation