Conclusion
Under the continued leadership of the Arab League, this Toolkit on Nationality
Legislation is part of a set of new and important initiatives in the Arab region to
better protect women, children and families, including in relation to their rights
to nationality, documentation and family unity. The drafting of this Toolkit came
in response to the request of LAS member States, and was included as one of
the recommendations of the Arab Declaration on Belonging and Legal Identity.
Specifically, this Regional Toolkit on Nationality Legislation provides
examples of provisions in various relevant areas of nationality law. Each
provision is placed within its international legal context, and relevant
examples are provided in order to illustrate the potential benefits that
adoption of the provisions is likely to entail. The provisions included
in the Regional Toolkit on Nationality Legislation should be viewed
as examples which individual States may modify according to their
unique circumstances and legal system, while taking into consideration
international legal obligations and international standards. Taken together,
the provisions of the Regional Toolkit on Nationality Legislation are intended
to be a complete toolbox for States to draw on, according to their needs.
It is hoped that this Toolkit on Nationality Legislation will prove to be a
valuable resource for the Arab region countries to facilitate the possible
updating or amending of their nationality laws. The Arab League is pleased
to offer any technical support that may be required to member States
along the lines of the provisions contained in the Toolkit on Nationality
Legislation, in line with regional and international legal standards.
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