It is recommended that any change in law must be accompanied by
corresponding measures to implement the law in the form of the
development of necessary regulations and directives, along with
awareness-raising, publicity, training and capacity building for relevant
stakeholders such as judges, local leaders and civil society. As such, the
updating of legislation is most effective when accompanied by meaningful
action to ensure its full implementation. It is equally recommended that
any amendments to any nationality law are complemented by efforts to
implement the other recommendations contained in the Arab Declaration
on Belonging and Legal Identity, which are seen as mutually reinforcing.
These actions together are intended to safeguard the right of everyone to
belong, to enjoy rights to family life and unity, and to have a name and legal
identity, building on longstanding traditions in the Arab region, as well as
core principles in Islam. This will ultimately promote social and economic
inclusion and provide the foundations for more sustainable development.
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