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The issue of inheritance for women in Burundi
06/04/2011 By Pékagie Gahungu, Gertrude Kazoviyo
Inheritance is the only major aspect of Burundian law which is still not governed by legislation. Burundi has already signed and ratified most international instruments that establish equality between the sexes and even the country’s constitution includes these instruments, but local custom still excludes daughters from inheritance.
The scarcity of land and over-population, amongst other factors, have led leaders to believe that a law on inheritance, marriage regimes and liberalities would be a problem rather than a solution. All these challenges, however difficult they may be, are not insuperable. Opportunities do exist and must be seized.
The study is part of a multi-country research project being led by FRIDE on state-building and women’s citizenship.
In collaboration with:
| Ligue Burundaise des Droits de l’Homme (ITEKA) |  |
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Keywords
Burundi Gender Poverty State building ViolenceRelated publications
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Bio author: Pékagie Gahungu
Bio author: Gertrude Kazoviyo
