Nationality for All

📢 As the High-Level Segment on Statelessness and the launch of the Global Alliance to End Statelessness take place this week, a significant development is unfolding in Malaysia 🇲🇾. The Citizenship Bill is being debated in Parliament and will be voted on today—a potential historic step toward advancing #GenderEquality. By granting Malaysian mothers the right to confer citizenship to their overseas-born children—retroactively, Malaysia would set a progressive example for other countries. This milestone is driven by the incredible dedication, persistence, and resilience of our partner Family Frontiers. #PindaPerkara14UntukIbu However, while this is a step forward, it’s critical that the government proceeds with the mothers’ amendment and halts any regressive amendments that could worsen statelessness. These changes risk putting vulnerable children at even greater risk. Let’s celebrate this progress while continuing to push for comprehensive reforms that safeguard the rights of all children. #EndStatelessness #NationalityForAll

"Reform is necessary to ensure no child is left behind, no mother is denied the right to pass on her nationality, and statelessness is relegated to the books of history." Here's a snippet of Deepti Gurung’s powerful acceptance speech during the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #NansenAward. Her words inspire us to continue the fight for equal nationality rights. Citizenship Affected People's Network, Nepal Footage credits: UNHCR. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gafUJG8A #EndStatelessness #GenderEquality #EqualNationalityRights #NansenAward2024

A heartfelt congratulations to Deepti Gurung, founder of our partner organisation, Citizenship Affected People's Network, Nepal, on receiving the distinguished UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #NansenAward! 🌍 Her tireless efforts to challenge gender discrimination in nationality laws and elevate the voices of stateless communities are nothing short of transformative. Deepti's work inspires us all to keep fighting for a future where no one is denied their right to nationality. We are honoured to stand beside her in this journey. ✨

We are pleased to share the news that Deepti Gurung, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Citizenship Affected People's Network, Nepal has been awarded the prestigious Voice of Courage Award. We are proud to have CAPN as one of our partner organizations. The award is a recognition of Deepti's decade-long fight in Nepal to end gender-discriminatory nationality laws. Congratulations Deepti.

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) outlines essential rights to health, education, work, and a decent standard of living—rights that are too often denied to stateless persons. With discriminatory nationality laws as barriers, the covenant urges states to protect and ensure equal access to these fundamental rights for all. For insights into how these principles are being implemented across the Asia-Pacific, take a moment to read the SEAP report on our website. Advocacy begins with understanding! Visit our SEAP website for more info 🔗 https://bit.ly/SEAPWebsite . . . #HumanRights #ICESCR #RightToNationality #EndStatelessness #Equality #AsiaPacific #SEAP

The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol are vital international frameworks that protect refugees fleeing persecution and conflict. They set out the principle of non-refoulement—ensuring refugees aren’t returned to unsafe and undignified situations—and establish standards for their rights and treatment, from access to employment and education to fair legal processes. To understand more about these frameworks and their application in Asia Pacific region, visit our website and explore the SEAP report. 🔗 Follow the link to learn more! 👉 https://bit.ly/SEAPWebsite . . . #Refugees #HumanRights #NonRefoulement #1951RefugeeConvention #AsiaPacific #SEAP

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