The Government of Lithuania could also undertake a socio-demographic study of the stateless population of Lithuania, including a survey on the social profile of stateless persons, causes of becoming and remaining statelessness in Lithuania, the problems faced by the target group in everyday life and migration dynamics. Such a study would not only enable the Government of Lithuania and civil society to better understand the specific needs of the stateless population and develop possible solutions, it would also increase awareness regarding the issue of statelessness among the authorities, civil society groups and the wider public. The causes of statelessness for the 36 stateless children living in Lithuania who lack a nationality, especially when 16 of them were born in the country, should also be researched. Building upon the good practice of including codified stateless and citizenship questions in the national census, it is recommended that the future research should not only include household visits, but also soupkitchens, homeless shelters, corrective and prison facilities and other places where they could encounter and register vulnerable populations. U N H C R S TO C K H O L M , M AY 2 0 1 6 41