In this interview with Femena, Syrian journalist, feminist activist, and researcher Rasha Al Tabshi speaks about discriminatory Syrian nationality laws and their devastating impact on women and children. She explains how denying women the right to pass their nationality has led to widespread statelessness, social stigma, and barriers to education, healthcare, and basic rights.
Rasha discusses the campaign “My Nationality Is Their Right,” the challenges faced by feminist and civil society organizations, and the new opportunities and obstacles emerging after the fall of the Assad regime. She also highlights the potential role of a transitional or future government in amending the nationality law, advocating for women’s rights, and ensuring stateless children can access their legal rights.