Namibia: Surrogate Parents Win Landmark Citizenship Case

14 October 2021

The Windhoek High Court yesterday gave hope to the Namibian LGBTQ+ community when it ruled in favour of a same-sex couple in an application for citizenship for their surrogate son born in South Africa.

Scenes of jubilation erupted and hugs were shared all around when Windhoek High Court Judge Thomas Masuku announced his ruling. He, however, said that the reasons for his decision would only be available on 19 October.

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