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| Region | Zambia |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Zambia only allows married couples and single women to adopt children. As same-sex marriage is not recognised, this inhibits the ability for same-sex couples to adopt in Zambia. |
| Sources | http://www.choicesadoption.ca/adoption/ics_zambia_requirements/ |
Revision History (9)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Technically single only as single lesbians are single women.
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| Value | Illegal | Single only |
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Redoing the entry.
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| Description | Homosexuality is currently illegal. | Zambia only allows married couples and single women to adopt children. As same-sex marriage is not recognised, this inhibits the ability for same-sex couples to adopt in Zambia. |
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| Sources | (See sources listed for homosexual activity.) | http://www.choicesadoption.ca/adoption/ics_zambia_requirements/ |
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edited by JordanB3047
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| Value | Single only | Illegal |
| Description | No laws in place for same sex couples. Homosexuality is Currently illegal. | Homosexuality is currently illegal. |
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| Sources | (See sources listed for homosexual activity.) | |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "https://www.mcdss.gov.zm/?page_id=2352
i)Family Adoption (For Zambians within Zambia)
Fill Application Forms to be accompanied by Assessment Report from DSWO.
Attach copies of NRC or Passport (Certified) of person wishing to adopt.
Photocopy of Child’s Birth Certificate (If any).
Copy of Marriage Certificate (If married).
Copy of Standard Consent Form (obtained from DSWO) signed by Magistrate."
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| Description | No | No laws in place for same sex couples. Homosexuality is Currently illegal. |
| Sources | No |
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| Value | Illegal | Legal |
| Description | Homosexuality is illegal as well as same sex marriage. | No |
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Illegal |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Illegal |
| Description | information not clear. | Homosexuality is illegal as well as same sex marriage. |
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| Value | Illegal | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | Illegal | Ambiguous |
| Description | No | information not clear. |