UNHCR would like to express its gratitude to the individuals who participated in the consultations that formed the basis for this report. Participants’ tenacity in their ongoing struggle to be recognised as citizens inspired all members of the research team immensely. UNHCR’s ongoing work to reduce and prevent statelessness will benefit from the invaluable information and insights shared. In order to protect identities, the names of some of the individuals referred to in this report have been changed. The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on the maps in this report do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. Cover photo: Julieta Simenya, 76, Makonde community, Kwale County, Kenya. All photos in this report: © UNHCR / Roger Arnold. 48 • UNHCR STATELESSNESS REPORT 2017