Latest items for LO-LAW-1
March 30, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law grants spouses equal administrative authority over assets during marriage. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Basic Law of Governance, Arts. 7 and 23 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law grants spouses equal administrative authority over assets during marriage. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Basic Law of Governance, Arts. 7 and 23 (2).
March 30, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The formal law does not discriminate against women in inheritance and property rights, but the government did not enforce the formal law effectively, and discriminatory customary laws often prevailed. Women’s statutory inheritance rights often were not respected, particularly in rural areas. Women experienced economic and social discrimination. Customary law does not consider single, divorced, or widowed women, including those with children, to be heads of households. By law men and women are entitled to family subsidies from the government, but several women’s groups complained of lack of access to these payments for women" (27).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The formal law does not discriminate against women in inheritance and property rights, but the government did not enforce the formal law effectively, and discriminatory customary laws often prevailed. Women’s statutory inheritance rights often were not respected, particularly in rural areas. Women experienced economic and social discrimination. Customary law does not consider single, divorced, or widowed women, including those with children, to be heads of households. By law men and women are entitled to family subsidies from the government, but several women’s groups complained of lack of access to these payments for women" (27).
March 30, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), men and women have equal ownership rights to immovable property. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Basic Law of Governance, Arts. 7 and 23 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), men and women have equal ownership rights to immovable property. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Basic Law of Governance, Arts. 7 and 23 (2).
March 30, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can open a bank account in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No restrictions could be located (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can open a bank account in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No restrictions could be located (2).
March 30, 2023, 12:16 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No restrictions could be located (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No restrictions could be located (2).
March 30, 2023, 12:16 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No restrictions could be located (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No restrictions could be located (2).
March 30, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Banking Consumer Protection Principles, Para. 19.6; Finance Companies’ Consumer Protection Principles, Para. 12.3 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Banking Consumer Protection Principles, Para. 19.6; Finance Companies’ Consumer Protection Principles, Para. 12.3 (2).
March 29, 2023, 12:58 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not grant spouses equal administrative authority over assets during marriage. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Arts. 462 et 484 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not grant spouses equal administrative authority over assets during marriage. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Arts. 462 et 484 (2).
March 29, 2023, 12:55 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), men and women do not have equal ownership rights to immovable property. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Art. 217 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), men and women do not have equal ownership rights to immovable property. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Art. 217 (2).
March 29, 2023, 12:55 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can open a bank account in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Art. 176 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can open a bank account in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Art. 176 (2).
March 29, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Loi Règlementant l’Exercice de la Profession de Commerçant, Arts. 2 et 26 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Loi Règlementant l’Exercice de la Profession de Commerçant, Arts. 2 et 26 (2).
March 29, 2023, 12:53 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Art. 172 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Art. 172 (2).
March 29, 2023, 12:53 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No applicable provisions could be located (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No applicable provisions could be located (2).
March 29, 2023, 9:09 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law grants spouses equal administrative authority over assets during marriage. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 1062; Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women, Art. 30 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law grants spouses equal administrative authority over assets during marriage. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 1062; Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women, Art. 30 (2).
March 29, 2023, 9:07 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The law provides for equal rights to married and unmarried women over the ownership, use, decisionmaking power, and use as collateral over land and non-land assets (Marriage Law, Article 17 & General principles of civil law, Article 75). The default marital regime is partial community of property and both partners must agree in the administration of marital property...Married and unmarried women have equal rights as men to open a bank account at a formal institution. The laws contain no discriminatory restrictions with regard to women’s rights to secure loans, mortgages and other forms of credit" (7).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The law provides for equal rights to married and unmarried women over the ownership, use, decisionmaking power, and use as collateral over land and non-land assets (Marriage Law, Article 17 & General principles of civil law, Article 75). The default marital regime is partial community of property and both partners must agree in the administration of marital property...Married and unmarried women have equal rights as men to open a bank account at a formal institution. The laws contain no discriminatory restrictions with regard to women’s rights to secure loans, mortgages and other forms of credit" (7).
March 29, 2023, 9:03 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Women have the same legal rights as men to be recognised as the head of household (Regulations on Household Registration, Article 5). Women are not required to obey their husbands and have equal rights to their husbands to choose where to live. The default marital property regime is partial community of property and both spouses must agree to administer the property (Marriage Law, Art 17 & 19)" (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Women have the same legal rights as men to be recognised as the head of household (Regulations on Household Registration, Article 5). Women are not required to obey their husbands and have equal rights to their husbands to choose where to live. The default marital property regime is partial community of property and both spouses must agree to administer the property (Marriage Law, Art 17 & 19)" (2).
March 28, 2023, 9:21 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), men and women have equal ownership rights to immovable property. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1062 and 1055 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), men and women have equal ownership rights to immovable property. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1062 and 1055 (2).
March 28, 2023, 9:21 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can open a bank account in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No restrictions could be located (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can open a bank account in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: No restrictions could be located (2).
March 28, 2023, 9:20 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 14; Company Law, Art. 6 (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 14; Company Law, Art. 6 (2).
March 28, 2023, 9:20 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no restrictions could be located (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no restrictions could be located (2).
March 28, 2023, 9:19 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no applicable provisions could be located (2).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no applicable provisions could be located (2).
March 27, 2023, 4:08 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The position of customary law has changed tremendously with the passing of legislative enactments at local and international levels. At the international level, Section 1 of the Married Women Property Act of 1882 accords married women the right to separate ownership of property before and even during marriage. In fact, the Act sees her as a single with right to own property and dispose of it without intervention from any trustee. Lord Denning, on his part sees husband and wife as two separate persons, equal partners in a joint enterprise, enterprise of maintaining a home and bringing up children. He further stated that they live independently and go their own...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The position of customary law has changed tremendously with the passing of legislative enactments at local and international levels. At the international level, Section 1 of the Married Women Property Act of 1882 accords married women the right to separate ownership of property before and even during marriage. In fact, the Act sees her as a single with right to own property and dispose of it without intervention from any trustee. Lord Denning, on his part sees husband and wife as two separate persons, equal partners in a joint enterprise, enterprise of maintaining a home and bringing up children. He further stated that they live independently and go their own...more
March 27, 2023, 3:49 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1
"The customary law of Cameroon grants them access to land, but no rights to own the property. Moreover, the 1974 ordinance which establishes that registration is the only proof of ownership further complicates the situation for rural communities. But, land remains an integral part in the socio-political development of communities, and it is fundamental that women are integrated in policies with regards to land ownership since they carry out most activities on land. The country’s 1996 constitution recognizes equal rights for land ownership irrespective of sex. In reality, women in the Northwest of Cameroon are subject to a typical patriarchal system, which gives them little or no access to land....more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1
"The customary law of Cameroon grants them access to land, but no rights to own the property. Moreover, the 1974 ordinance which establishes that registration is the only proof of ownership further complicates the situation for rural communities. But, land remains an integral part in the socio-political development of communities, and it is fundamental that women are integrated in policies with regards to land ownership since they carry out most activities on land. The country’s 1996 constitution recognizes equal rights for land ownership irrespective of sex. In reality, women in the Northwest of Cameroon are subject to a typical patriarchal system, which gives them little or no access to land....more
March 27, 2023, 3:38 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The constitution provides women and men the same legal status and rights. The government, however, often did not enforce the law. In practice, women did not enjoy the same rights and privileges as men. Although local government officials claimed women had access to land in their constituencies, the overall sociocultural practice of denying women the right to own land, especially through inheritance, was prevalent in most regions. The government did not implement any official discriminatory policy against women in such areas as divorce, child custody, employment, credit, pay, owning or managing business or property, education, the judicial process, or housing" (44-45).
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1
"The constitution provides women and men the same legal status and rights. The government, however, often did not enforce the law. In practice, women did not enjoy the same rights and privileges as men. Although local government officials claimed women had access to land in their constituencies, the overall sociocultural practice of denying women the right to own land, especially through inheritance, was prevalent in most regions. The government did not implement any official discriminatory policy against women in such areas as divorce, child custody, employment, credit, pay, owning or managing business or property, education, the judicial process, or housing" (44-45).
March 27, 2023, 3:26 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The Civil Code designates the husband as the head of household, who has the final decision on the family’s domicile, contradicting the woman’s constitutional rights to freedom of movement and residence within the border (Ordinance 81-02, Art. 212-214, 1981; Constitution, 1996)" (2). "In principle, the state’s Constitution affords each citizen the right to own property individually or jointly with other (Art. 17, 1992). Moreover, the law states that no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of their property (Ibid). However, these rights are hindered by other discriminatory laws, both in civil and customary legal regimes that do not allow married women to own or manage land and assets. Namely, under civil...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"The Civil Code designates the husband as the head of household, who has the final decision on the family’s domicile, contradicting the woman’s constitutional rights to freedom of movement and residence within the border (Ordinance 81-02, Art. 212-214, 1981; Constitution, 1996)" (2). "In principle, the state’s Constitution affords each citizen the right to own property individually or jointly with other (Art. 17, 1992). Moreover, the law states that no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of their property (Ibid). However, these rights are hindered by other discriminatory laws, both in civil and customary legal regimes that do not allow married women to own or manage land and assets. Namely, under civil...more
March 27, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"974. (Management and use of property) (1) Husband and wife shall have equal rights to use, enjoy the benefit from and manage the common property, and each of them shall have the right to use, enjoy the benefit from and manage their own property. (2) Husband and wife shall have the right to use the common property to the extent necessary for their daily life. (3) Husband and wife shall jointly manage the common property. Either spouse may demand that the other spouse take any measures required in order to secure, maintain and preserve the common property. (4) If no agreement concerning the management or use of the common property...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"974. (Management and use of property) (1) Husband and wife shall have equal rights to use, enjoy the benefit from and manage the common property, and each of them shall have the right to use, enjoy the benefit from and manage their own property. (2) Husband and wife shall have the right to use the common property to the extent necessary for their daily life. (3) Husband and wife shall jointly manage the common property. Either spouse may demand that the other spouse take any measures required in order to secure, maintain and preserve the common property. (4) If no agreement concerning the management or use of the common property...more
March 25, 2023, 5:45 p.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Penal Code, Art. 161(1)(a). According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Penal Code, Art. 161(1)(a). According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and...more
March 25, 2023, 5:40 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business,...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business,...more
March 25, 2023, 5:33 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Criminal Code, Art. 265. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 6. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 6, 49 and 50. According...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Criminal Code, Art. 265. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 6. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 6, 49 and 50. According...more
March 25, 2023, 5:26 p.m.
Countries: Burundi
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business,...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business,...more