139.24

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
27 - May 2017
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • Commonwealth
Recommendation

Ensure birth registration of all children born on South African territory, regardless of the immigration status or nationality of the parents

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • GRULAC (Group of Latin American & Caribbean States)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • ACS (Association of Caribbean States)
  • OAS (Organisation of American States)
  • OEI (Organisation of Ibero-American States)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Rights of the Child
  • Statelessness and the right to nationality