A targeted and integrated approach to dealing with some of these issues through a campaign of awareness, practical support and capacity building would be a positive first step. The direct and tangible impact for the Muhamasheen, in term of access to services, reduced discrimination and increased dignity, could be significant. 6.2 Recommendations Based on the findings of this assessment, the following approaches are recommended: Implement social cohesion programs to promote increased co-existence and co-acceptance amongst the Muhamasheen and other communities. Through such programs Yemenis will be encouraged to treat the Muhamasheen community equally and respect their rights and human dignity. Annex: Documents Required to Issuance The process for issuance of national ID cards and civil documentation documents in Yemen is straightforward but can be complex for persons without pre-requisite documents, such a Yemeni birth certificate, parental marriage certificate and proof of parent’s Yemeni nationality. National ID The necessary documents for an individual seeking to issue a national ID for the first time include: Conduct awareness-raising among the Muhamasheen on the importance of legal identity and civil documentation and the procedures of obtaining it. The father’s ID (alternatively, this can be replaced with the grandfather’s or uncle’s ID), Support the Muhamasheen financially to obtain ID and civil documentation, including helping them with transportation costs, fees for issuance of documents and other document-related expenses The original birth certificate, Build the capacity of local authorities, including CRA on the rights of the Muhamasheen to legal identity and civil documentation. Residence confirmation, Blood type test, Filling out a card application form, Contact Saher Alnajar ICLA Specialist sahar.alnajar@nrc.no The cost is approximately YR 8000 although it is important to note that this cost can vary from one area to another. www.nrc.no Rights to an identity (Photo Martin Clutterbuck/NRC) 13 A Taking fingerprints for ID card (Photo: NRC) ACCESS TO LEGAL IDENTITY AND CIVIL DOCUMENTATION AMONG THE MUHAMAHSHEEN IN YEMEN Annex: Documents Required to Issuance Aline Milev Head of Programme Aline.milev@nrc.no School certificate, if available.