cannot confer nationality on their children, as the law is silent regarding the transmission of nationality by Yemeni naturalized mothers. In contrast, a naturalized father can confer nationality, provided that the children are residing with him in Yemen. 16 U N H C R > B A C K G R O U N D N O T E O N G E N D E R E Q U A L I T Y, N AT I O N A L I T Y L A W S A N D S TAT E L E S S N E S S 2 0 2 6