H. Meaning of Being ‘Found’ in the Territory 24 I. Conclusions of Section III: Foundling is a Child of Unknown Parents 24 IV. MAXIMUM AGE OF FOUNDLING 25 A. Ordinary Meaning 25 B. UN Official Language Versions 26 C. Travaux Préparatoires 26 D. Comparison of 142 Nationality Laws for the Age of a Foundling 27 Table 3: How Old Could a Foundling Be When Found? 27 Table 4: Details of Legislation Which Is Open to Minors 30 E. Justifications to Restrict Age to Newborns/Young Children and Alternative Perspectives 37 F. UNHCR Guidelines and International Human Rights Law Standards 39 G. Precedents Involving Children Above the Age of ‘Young Child’ When Found 40 H. Conclusions of Section IV: Age Limit - Below the Age of Majority 42 IV. CONCLUSIONS 42 AUTHOR 45 V. ANNEX (separate document) Mai Kaneko-Iwase, Table of Legislation on the Nationality of Foundlings of 193 UN Member States (Last partially updated on 20 Feb 2026)