Women signing contracts – Lesotho
Until 2006, it was illegal for any woman in Lesotho to get into a contract or legal obligation, as they were considered minors in the eye of the law.
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The passing of the Marriage Act in 2006 repealed this provision, allowing women to get into contracts, register immovable property, become executioner of an estate, and act as a director of a company, among others.
