A/HRC/36/30 Goals Targets Impact of discrimination against women in nationality rights inheritance of family property. 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value When women are unable to confer nationality on their spouses, their husbands may be denied work permits and must often pay expensive residency permits. When women’s children and spouses lack access to formal employment, those women may be forced to provide for the entire family, even when children reach adulthood. Children’s lack of educational opportunities due to their nationality status can lead to a life of economic hardship and barriers to formal employment. 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard Many persons affected by discrimination against women in nationality rights are prevented from participating fully in economic, social and political life. 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 11.1 By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums Persons affected by discrimination against women in nationality rights may be prevented from executing contracts, including those pertaining to land/home ownership or renting housing. 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children Children who are rendered stateless owing to gender discrimination in nationality rights are at higher risk of being victims of human trafficking or child marriage. They are often denied a legal identity, including access to civil documentation. 16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decisionmaking at all levels 16.9 By 2030, provide legal Discriminatory nationality identity for all, including birth laws deprive a country of the registration contributions of a segment of their populations, which can 16.b Promote and enforce result in a lower gross non-discriminatory laws and domestic product. policies for sustainable development 15