A Study of Statelessness in South Sudan - 2017 Questions Answers Answers In your opinion, what is the best way to disseminate information to communities or individuals regarding citizenship laws and procedures in South Sudan? What do you think of the South Sudanese nationality laws in comparison with international legal framework on statelessness? Do these laws conform to the International legal framework? Do you feel involving civil society organizations will help in reducing or ending statelessness? How can CSOs be involved? Other than CSOs, which other players should UNHCR involve in ending statelessness What do you think would motivate Civil Society Organizations to become involved in the global effort to end statelessness? Focus Group Discussions Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Guide for Community Members INFORMED CONSENT Good morning/afternoon/evening Sir/Madam, my name is ___________, I work for Forcier Consulting. We are conducting a study on statelessness in South Sudan to better understand about the nationality application procedure, people’s access to nationality, and their perception on the importance of nationality ID. Information we get from you would be very helpful to our research. We will not discuss your responses with anyone and your name will not appear in connection to the information you give us. You don’t have to answer any question you don’t like to and can end your participation at any time. The discussion will last approximately 40 minutes. Are you willing to participate? (Y/N) SECTION 1: Nationality Application Procedure SPECIFY INDICATORS ADDRESSED, AS PER ToR OR OTHER RELEVANT PROJECT DOCUMENTS: - Factors contributing to statelessness - Existing practices of DNPI - Roles of family, local and government authorities in nationality application - Issuance of documentation replacing birth certificate - Application of nationality laws Questions Answers Are you originally from here? If no, where are you originally from? And when did you move here? What is the procedure for acquiring a nationality certificate here? In general, how easy or difficult is it for your community members to acquire nationality certificates? [If difficult] What are the factors affecting them and why is it difficult to acquire nationality certificates? What can be done to ensure they are able to receive nationality certificates? Has any of you ever tried to apply for nationality certificates? Please tell me about your personal experience trying to obtain nationality ID. What were the steps and procedures necessary to apply for the nationality certificate? 61