Entry #46: Same-sex adoption in Mozambique

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RegionMozambique
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusSingle only
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionOnly single people or one member of a same-sex couple is able to adopt in Mozambique. Same-sex couples cannot legally adopt a child under both of their names.
Sourceshttps://mz.usembassy.gov/intercountry-adoption/


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edited by Unknownmiles. Changing status to single only since single gay people can adopt

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ValueIllegalSingle only
Start DateSep 16, 1886(unknown)
DescriptionOnly single people or one member of a same-sex couple is able to adopt in Mozambique. Same-sex couples cannot legally adopt a child under both of their names.
Sourceshttp://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=mozambique
http://old.ilga.org/Statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2013.pdf
https://mz.usembassy.gov/intercountry-adoption/
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http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=mozambique http://old.ilga.org/Statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2013.pdf https://mz.usembassy.gov/intercountry-adoption/

created by brennen

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Original entry
StatusIllegal
Start DateSep 16, 1886
End Date(none)
Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=mozambique http://old.ilga.org/Statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2013.pdf
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  • Date is incorrect "I put the date in as Sept 16, 1886. It\'s showing up as Dec 31, 1969."