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Convention on the Nationality of Married Women (1957)
This Convention addresses the nationality rights of married women, ensuring marriage does not automatically change a woman's nationality. Malawi acceded in 1966.
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The Convention on the Nationality of Married Women, adopted in 1957, ensures that marriage does not automatically affect a woman’s nationality, nor does a change in her husband’s nationality. Malawi became a party to the Convention in 1966, supporting gender equality in nationality laws.
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