The Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights

A Victory in the Fight for Women’s Equal Citizenship in Malaysia In a significant step towards ending gender discrimination in nationality laws, Malaysia’s lower house of parliament (Dewan Rakyat) voted on October 17 to amend Malaysia’s Constitution to uphold women’s right to confer nationality on children born abroad on an equal basis with men. The Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights celebrates this victory for justice and women’s equal citizenship in Malaysia. This achievement would not have been realized without the relentless campaign led by our dear coalition member Family Frontiers, alongside a courageous group of impacted mothers and their families. The bill will have to be passed through the upper house of parliament (Dewan Negara) and be presented to the Conference of Rulers for their consent before it is gazetted. We hope these institutions move swiftly to enshrine in law, women’s right to confer nationality on their children abroad. Our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/ehTDZN8K Family Frontiers

"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

We are proud to announce that our coalition member, Deepti, founder of Citizenship Affected People's Network, Nepal has been honored with the Women’s Refugee Commission’s prestigious Voices of Courage Award! 🎉 This award celebrates her tireless commitment and incredible dedication to ending discrimination against women. Congratulations, Deepti! 🌟 Your work continues to inspire us all. #VoicesOfCourage2024 #GenderEquality #EqualNationalityRights

📣 Join us in the fight for gender-equal nationality laws in Eswatini! Your voice matters. Support the efforts of Youth Sustainable Development Centre by following them and amplifying their messaging. Together, we can ensure that everyone has the right to a nationality. #GenderEquality #EqualNationalityRights #GCENRCoalitionMemberSpotlight . . . 📢 This post is part of the GCENR coalition member spotlight initiative, highlighting the incredible work of our coalition members who are working on achieving gender equality in nationality laws within their respective countries and communities. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and insights from the frontline of the movement for #GenderEqualNationalityLaws.

✊ Prepare to be moved by a powerful spoken word performance by Mpumalanga Zwane, Spoken Word Poet and Project Officer at Youth Sustainable Development Centre. This poetic expression captures the struggles and hopes of those affected by gender-discriminatory nationality laws in Eswatini. Let the words inspire you to join the fight for #GenderEquality in #NationalityLaws. #EqualNationalityRights #GCENRCoalitionMemberSpotlight . . . 📢 This post is part of the #GCENRCoalitionMemberSpotlight initiative, highlighting the incredible work of our coalition members who are working on achieving gender equality in nationality laws within their respective countries and communities. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and insights from the frontline of the movement for #GenderEqualNationalityLaws.

🔍 Discover the impactful work of the Youth Sustainable Development Centre as they lead efforts to reform Eswatini’s nationality laws. Through advocacy, capacity building, and community engagement, YSDC is driving the movement toward gender equal nationality laws. Learn about their inspiring activities and the positive change they are creating on the ground. #GenderEquality #EqualNationalityRights . . . 📢 This post is part of the #GCENRCoalitionMemberSpotlight initiative, highlighting the incredible work of our coalition members who are working on achieving gender equality in nationality laws within their respective countries and communities. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and insights from the frontline of the movement for #GenderEqualNationalityLaws.

✊ Meet the Youth Sustainable Development Centre (YSDC), our coalition member championing gender equality in nationality laws in Eswatini 🇸🇿 By mobilising youth as agents of change, YSDC is at the forefront of the reform for gender equality in nationality laws in the country. YSDC also supports the Eswatini Strategic Litigation case on nationality rights and collaborates with affected individuals, especially women and children. Their work is a testament to the power of #YouthActivism. #GenderEquality #EqualNationalityRights #GCENRCoalitionMemberSpotlight . . . 📢 This post is part of the GCENR coalition member spotlight initiative, highlighting the incredible work of our coalition members who are working on achieving gender equality in nationality laws within their respective countries and communities. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and insights from the frontline of the movement for #GenderEqualNationalityLaws.

The Developments in Eswatini's Nationality Law: Has There Been Progress? 📈 Despite the adoption of a national action plan to address statelessness and gender discrimination in nationality laws in 2019, Eswatini has faced hurdles in implementation. The qualitative study expected in 2021 remains unpublished, signaling an urgent need for the government to take concrete steps towards ensuring #GenderEquality in its #NationalityLaws. Youth Sustainable Development Centre #GenderEquality #EqualNationalityRights #GCENRCoalitionMemberSpotlight . . . 📢 This post is part of the GCENR coalition member spotlight initiative, highlighting the incredible work of our coalition members who are working on achieving gender equality in nationality laws within their respective countries and communities. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and insights from the frontline of the movement for #GenderEqualNationalityLaws.

🚫 Did you know that Eswatini's nationality laws prevent women from passing on their nationality to their children and spouses on equal terms with men? Check out this post to learn how Eswatini’s nationality laws are gender discriminatory. #GenderEquality #EqualNationalityRights #GCENRCoalitionMemberSpotlight . . . 📢 This post is part of the GCENR coalition member spotlight initiative, highlighting the incredible work of our coalition members who are working on achieving gender equality in nationality laws within their respective countries and communities. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and insights from the frontline of the movement for #GenderEqualNationalityLaws.

The Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights (GCENR) is proud to announce the organization of our first Youth Summit on Achieving Gender Equal Nationality Laws, held in Istanbul on July 10-11, 2024! Building on the momentum achieved through GCENR’s previous youth trainings and advocacy projects, the Youth Summit brought together youth activists from 16 countries, including 12 countries with discriminatory nationality laws. Participants were recognized for their continued leadership in campaigns for gender-equal nationality laws in their home countries. They exchanged lessons learned from their local campaigns, discussed strategic advocacy interventions and messaging, and developed plans for continued youth-led advocacy efforts. Since launching our youth program in 2021, GCENR has engaged hundreds of young activists through trainings, national workshops, and campaigns. Passionate youth activists are a vital part of our campaign, advocating for equal nationality rights, mobilizing others and collaborating with our coalition members at the national level. After the Summit, the GCENR Youth Network will continue its efforts to end gender discrimination in nationality laws through various organized activities. Join us in ending gender discrimination in nationality laws once and for all for a better and sustainable future! تفتخر الحملة العالمية للمساواة في حقوق الجنسية بالإعلان عن تنظيم أول قمة شبابية حول تحقيق المساواة بين الجنسين في قوانين الجنسية، والتي عقدت في إسطنبول يومي 10 و11 يوليو 2024! استنادًا إلى الزخم الذي تحقق من خلال الدورات التدريبية السابقة التي نظمتها الحملة العالمية للمساواة في حقوق الجنسية ومشاريع المناصرة للشباب والشابات، جمعت القمة نشطاء وناشطات من 16 دولة، بما في ذلك 12 دولة لديها قوانين جنسية تمييزية. تبادل المشاركون، الذين تم الاحتفاء بقيادتهم المستمرة في الحملات من أجل قوانين الجنسية التي تساوي بين الجنسين، الدروس المستفادة من الحملات المحلية، وناقشوا مبادرات المناصرة الاستراتيجية، ووضعوا خططًا للجهود المستمرة التي يقودها الشباب والشابات. منذ إطلاق برنامجنا الشبابي في عام 2021، تم إشراك المئات من النشطاء الشباب والشابات من خلال التدريبات وورش العمل الوطنية والحملات. ويشكل الناشطون الشباب والشابات جزءًا حيويًا من حملتنا حيث يدافعون عن حقوق المساواة في الجنسية ويحشدون الآخرين ويتعاونون مع أعضاء تحالفنا على المستوى الوطني. بعد هذه القمة، ستواصل الشبكة الشبابية للحملة جهودها لإنهاء التمييز بين الجنسين في قوانين الجنسية من خلال أنشطة منظمة مختلفة. انضموا إلينا في إنهاء التمييز بين الجنسين في قوانين الجنسية بشكل نهائي من أجل مستقبل أفضل ومستدام للجميع!