The consequences of statelessness have affected nearly every aspect of daily life, including access to education, healthcare, freedom of movement, property rights, and civil registration. Those affected have faced persistent barriers to obtaining documentation, accessing public services, and managing legal and economic affairs, with particularly severe consequences for women, children, and generations born into statelessness. Interviews and field observations revealed a sense of hope among many participants, particularly compared with previous initiatives that were often marked by complexity or limited results. Participants reported that registration procedures were generally more accessible and that officials in several centres demonstrated cooperation and organization, helping to build confidence in the process and renew hope for the restoration of rights long denied. At the same time, monitoring findings identified several practical and procedural challenges that may affect the inclusiveness, fairness, and effectiveness of the process. These included difficulties in proving residence or family ties, particularly in situations of displacement, lost documentation, or differing legal classifications within the same family. The report further documented cases in which Kurdish applicants were recorded as “Syrian Arabs” in official application forms before this classification was discontinued and replaced with “Syrian” following objections from affected persons. The situation of Syrians residing abroad remained a major concern, given the requirement for personal attendance at registration centres and the associated financial and logistical burdens. Interviews also revealed uncertainty regarding the stages following registration, including application reviews, personal interviews, expected decision timelines, and procedures for obtaining civil documentation after approval. Limited public information contributed to anxiety and uncertainty among many applicants and their families. The report further documented variations in implementation across registration centres, including differences in the information provided to applicants, the documents accepted, and the organization of procedures. These findings highlight the need for clear and consistently applied implementation guidelines. Interviews also recorded instances of financial exploitation, varying fees for required documents, and the circulation of inaccurate information and unlawful offers targeting Syrians residing abroad. The report concludes that Article 4 of Decree No. 13 of 2026 represents a historic opportunity to address one of Syria’s most enduring and complex statelessness situations. Its success, however, will depend on the ability of the relevant authorities to ensure equal access to procedures for all eligible persons, enhance transparency, promote consistent implementation, and address the barriers faced by persons residing abroad, older persons, and persons with disabilities. SYNERGY | contact@hevdesti.org | www.hevdesti.org Page 5 of 19