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UNHCR applauds new legislation for stateless persons in Portugal
The new law on stateless persons, which facilitates naturalization, has been well received by UNHCR, the UN agency.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has praised the approval of new legislation in Portugal aimed at the naturalization of stateless persons. According to UNHCR, this legislation represents a significant advancement in efforts to end statelessness in the country.
The agency highlighted the importance of the new law in protecting individuals who have found themselves in a "legal limbo" for years due to decolonization processes. UNHCR argues that many individuals affected by these processes require a stable and lasting solution.
The new legislation simplifies the necessary procedures for naturalization, thereby creating a clearer path for stateless individuals to obtain citizenship. UNHCR considers this measure crucial for ensuring the rights of these individuals.
The formal recognition and protection of stateless persons is an urgent issue, and UNHCR is committed to supporting initiatives aimed at the inclusion and regularization of those without a clear nationality. The step taken by Portugal is seen as a positive contribution in this context.