Resources
Below is a listing of global research initiatives that address concepts related to statelessness, including birth registration and nationality law. Several organisations provide country by country analyses of situations of statelessness in robust online databases.
United Stateless
United Stateless is a national organization in the United States led by stateless people whose mission is to build and inspire community among those affected by statelessness, and to advocate for their human rights. Website
Below is a listing of global research initiatives that address concepts related to statelessness, including birth registration and nationality law. Several organisations provide country by country analyses of situations of statelessness in robust online databases.
United Stateless
United Stateless is a national organization in the United States led by stateless people whose mission is to build and inspire community among those affected by statelessness, and to advocate for their human rights. Website
Regional Organisations
Americas Network on Nationality and Statelessness
The Americas Network on Nationality and Statelessness is a network of civil society organizations, academic initiatives, and individual experts committed to address statelessness in the Americas. We believe that all human beings have a right to a nationality and that those who lack nationality altogether – stateless persons – are entitled to adequate protection. Website
Central Asian Network on Statelessness
The Central Asian Network on Statelessness was established in 2016 with support from UNHCR as the platform for a direct and effective dialogue for the exchange of information and experience on prevention and reduction of statelessness in the region. CANS includes 11 members representing from five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). Website
The Statelessness Network Asia Pacific
SNAP is a civil society coalition with the goal of promoting collaboration on addressing statelessness in Asia and the Pacific. Website
European Network on Statelessness
An open and growing network for organisations with an active interest in statelessness, the European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance committed to address statelessness in Europe. Users can browse resources by country, theme or resource type using the filters provided. ENS also provides capacity building support services including online learning and customised training courses. Website
Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative
A resource for all those working to ensure respect for the right to a national and an end to statelessness on the African continent. Website
The Americas Network on Nationality and Statelessness is a network of civil society organizations, academic initiatives, and individual experts committed to address statelessness in the Americas. We believe that all human beings have a right to a nationality and that those who lack nationality altogether – stateless persons – are entitled to adequate protection. Website
Central Asian Network on Statelessness
The Central Asian Network on Statelessness was established in 2016 with support from UNHCR as the platform for a direct and effective dialogue for the exchange of information and experience on prevention and reduction of statelessness in the region. CANS includes 11 members representing from five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). Website
The Statelessness Network Asia Pacific
SNAP is a civil society coalition with the goal of promoting collaboration on addressing statelessness in Asia and the Pacific. Website
European Network on Statelessness
An open and growing network for organisations with an active interest in statelessness, the European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance committed to address statelessness in Europe. Users can browse resources by country, theme or resource type using the filters provided. ENS also provides capacity building support services including online learning and customised training courses. Website
Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative
A resource for all those working to ensure respect for the right to a national and an end to statelessness on the African continent. Website
Global Organisations
UNHCR Canada - Activities and Resources
The Activities and Resources section of UNHCR Canada aims to provide a consolidated view of all major activities undertaken by UNHCR Canada. It is an information tool for our partners and for other individuals who wish to follow UNHCR Canada's work. Included are resources on statelessness, Canadian citizenship law, and detention. Website
UNHCR - Refworld
Resources covering statelessness globally are available on UNHCR's Refworld Statelessness site. Users can search by country, document type, and keyword. This site provides UNHCR legal documents, reports and conclusions on statelessness, and a database of country citizenship and nationality laws. Website
Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion
The Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion aims to serve as a partner who builds connections between people concerned about and/or are affected by statelessness and disenfranchisement and to act as a catalyst for change. The Institute is committed to the establishment and maintenance of an online, global platform for outreach, networking, exchange of information and ideas on statelessness. Website
International Stateless Persons Organisation
The International Stateless Persons Organizations is an independent humanitarian organization formed to assist stateless persons throughout the world. Website
Open Society Justice Initiative - Statelessness Project
Open Society Justice Initiative is working towards making the right to citizenship a reality for all by:
Open Society Justice Initiative has published a Community-Based Practitioner's Guide: Documenting Citizenship & Other Forms of Legal Identity.
Equal Rights Trust
The Equal Rights Trust is an independent international organisation whose purpose is to combat discrimination and promote equality as a fundamental human right and a basic principle of social justice. Website
Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights
Equality Now, the Equal Rights Trust, Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, UNHCR, UN Women and the Women’s Refugee Commission have formed a steering committee to lead the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights. The campaign aims to eliminate gender discrimination in nationality laws. Website
The Activities and Resources section of UNHCR Canada aims to provide a consolidated view of all major activities undertaken by UNHCR Canada. It is an information tool for our partners and for other individuals who wish to follow UNHCR Canada's work. Included are resources on statelessness, Canadian citizenship law, and detention. Website
UNHCR - Refworld
Resources covering statelessness globally are available on UNHCR's Refworld Statelessness site. Users can search by country, document type, and keyword. This site provides UNHCR legal documents, reports and conclusions on statelessness, and a database of country citizenship and nationality laws. Website
Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion
The Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion aims to serve as a partner who builds connections between people concerned about and/or are affected by statelessness and disenfranchisement and to act as a catalyst for change. The Institute is committed to the establishment and maintenance of an online, global platform for outreach, networking, exchange of information and ideas on statelessness. Website
International Stateless Persons Organisation
The International Stateless Persons Organizations is an independent humanitarian organization formed to assist stateless persons throughout the world. Website
Open Society Justice Initiative - Statelessness Project
Open Society Justice Initiative is working towards making the right to citizenship a reality for all by:
- documenting the plight of stateless people through official reports and documentary photography;
- partnering with local advocates to bring lawsuits challenging citizenship discrimination;
- advocating for change in international bodies such as the United Nations, the African Union, and the U.S. State Department;
- amplifying the voice of stateless people by providing a platform from which they can share their stories. Website
Open Society Justice Initiative has published a Community-Based Practitioner's Guide: Documenting Citizenship & Other Forms of Legal Identity.
Equal Rights Trust
The Equal Rights Trust is an independent international organisation whose purpose is to combat discrimination and promote equality as a fundamental human right and a basic principle of social justice. Website
Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights
Equality Now, the Equal Rights Trust, Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, UNHCR, UN Women and the Women’s Refugee Commission have formed a steering committee to lead the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights. The campaign aims to eliminate gender discrimination in nationality laws. Website
Databases
EUDO Observatory on Citizenship - Protection against statelessness database
The EUDO CITIZENSHIP / UNHCR Database on Protection Against Statelessness in Europe includes information on the extent to which citizenship laws in 41 European states provide sufficient protection against statelessness, in light of the most important international standards. The database is organized around a comprehensive typology of modes of protection against statelessness which outlines, in a systematic way, 17 categories of persons that are at risk of being or becoming stateless. Website
Migrant Integration Policy Index
The MIPEX is a comprehensive tool which can be used to assess, compare and improve integration policy. It provides up-to-date, comprehensive research data and analysis on which to base policies, proposals for change, and projects to achieve equality in their country. The MIPEX includes 31 countries in order to provide a view of integration policies across a broad range of differing environments. Website
The International Observatory on Statelessness - Birth Registration Database
The IOS Birth Registration Database is a database of documents, images, and statistics on multiple subjects including citizenship, trafficking and country strategies. Resources are categorized by region and subject matter. Website
The European Network on Statelessness has developed a Statelessness Case Law Database which contains summaries of national and regional case law covering Europe, as well as international jurisprudence. The Network has also developed a Statelessness Index which evaluates select European countries on their efforts on to combat statelessness.
The EUDO CITIZENSHIP / UNHCR Database on Protection Against Statelessness in Europe includes information on the extent to which citizenship laws in 41 European states provide sufficient protection against statelessness, in light of the most important international standards. The database is organized around a comprehensive typology of modes of protection against statelessness which outlines, in a systematic way, 17 categories of persons that are at risk of being or becoming stateless. Website
Migrant Integration Policy Index
The MIPEX is a comprehensive tool which can be used to assess, compare and improve integration policy. It provides up-to-date, comprehensive research data and analysis on which to base policies, proposals for change, and projects to achieve equality in their country. The MIPEX includes 31 countries in order to provide a view of integration policies across a broad range of differing environments. Website
The International Observatory on Statelessness - Birth Registration Database
The IOS Birth Registration Database is a database of documents, images, and statistics on multiple subjects including citizenship, trafficking and country strategies. Resources are categorized by region and subject matter. Website
The European Network on Statelessness has developed a Statelessness Case Law Database which contains summaries of national and regional case law covering Europe, as well as international jurisprudence. The Network has also developed a Statelessness Index which evaluates select European countries on their efforts on to combat statelessness.
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