A/HRC/36/30 Annex Examples of Sustainable Development Goals that may be negatively affected by discrimination against women in nationality rights Impact of discrimination against women in nationality rights Goals Targets 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere 1.3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable Women and their families affected by discrimination against women in nationality rights tend to have higher risk of facing poverty as their access to education, formal employment, social services and inheritance of family property may be compromised owing to the lack of nationality. 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 2.3 By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment Discrimination against women in nationality rights can limit affected persons’ ability to inherit family property and to give their children an inheritance of family property. For example, many countries restrict land ownership to citizens. Where children do not have the right to their mother’s nationality, they may be unable to inherit the family land, which may be a basis for their livelihood and food security. 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all Those without nationality due to gender discrimination in nationality rights are often denied access to public health-care systems and/or subsidized health care, which can result in untreated diseases and illness. 4. Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 4.1 By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes Affected children who lack nationality in their country of residence often face obstacles to gaining access to education. They may be denied access to preprimary, primary, secondary or tertiary school education or be forced to pay higher school fees. 4.2 By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and preprimary education so that they are ready for primary education 4.3 By 2030, ensure equal Higher cost of education, combined with persisting gender stereotypes, may lead families with limited resources to prioritize boys’ 13