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Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion @institute-si.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Register now for a @enstatelessness.bsky.social webinar (Thurs 23 Oct, 12:00 UK) on protecting the rights of #stateless #Palestinians in the UK. The session marks the launch of a new legal briefing and will share key findings. Register here👉 tinyurl.com/ydu3k9ph

WEBINAR Protecting the rights of stateless Palestinians in the UK

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Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion @institute-si.bsky.social · 6d

📄 @enstatelessness.bsky.social new briefing highlights issues for #stateless #Palestinians in the UK, including family reunification, detention & expulsion. It is designed to support lawyers & advocates working to uphold the #RightToNationality👉https://tinyurl.com/wktnjka2

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 6d

In our latest guest blog, Julie Lugulu explores the risk of #statelessness faced by foundlings in Kenya.

She shares international good practice and suggests ways for Kenya to strengthen legal protection and reduce childhood statelessness.

Read more: buff.ly/SYEkLYl

#ChildrensRights #Kenya

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 8d

In our latest interview, we spoke to one of our Community Advisory Board members, who provided guidance and feedback on our new legal briefing on Palestinians' right to protection in the UK.

Read more: buff.ly/B6RZ3Qu

#Statelessness #Palestinians #HumanRights #Interview

On a dark yellow background, white text reads: "For Palestinians, the stakes are existential: to be recognised not as a problem to be managed but as a people entitled to dignity and a future. - We interviewed our Community Advisory Board who helped develop our new legal briefing on the rights of stateless Palestinians." On the lower right of the image, there are two hands in the air with a Palestine flag painted on them.

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 9d

[3/3] Are you signed up to our newsletter? Join here for updates straight to your inbox: buff.ly/MLL9uXf

Care about human rights, nationality laws and statelessness?

We will send you regular email updates about statelessness, our campaigns, publications, blogs and events.

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 9d

[2/3] Discover:
🔹 Our new legal briefing on the rights of stateless Palestinians in the UK
🔸 Our #RomaBelong policy series on addressing Roma statelessness in the #WesternBalkans
🔹 Plus lots of other news, updates and events from across Europe (and beyond!)

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 9d

📫[1/3] Our September newsletter is here!

Read all about our activities over the past few months, including:
🔸 Our interview with our Community Advisory Board on our work with Palestinians

Read more: buff.ly/yJtQM1K

#Statelessness #HumanRights

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 13d

[3/3] We will be holding a webinar to discuss key takeaways from the briefing and hear from expert voices on the lived realities of Palestinians in Europe.

Register: buff.ly/UGHMsCt

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 13d

[2/3] The briefing explores:

🔹 Why Palestinians who do not hold the nationality of another country must be recognised as stateless under international law
🔹 Routes to protection and LTR in the UK
🔹 UK and European case law on protection of Palestinians

#Statelessness #Palestinians

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Displaced Palestinians face systemic exclusion across Europe. Our new legal briefing explores the rights of stateless Palestinians in the UK.

📖 Read more: buff.ly/LMPpSuV

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 14d

Our Director attended and spoke on a panel at
@unhcr.org NGO Consultations for Europe in Geneva this week, discussing how we can improve the identification & protection of stateless refugees & migrants, including through the implementation of the EU Migration & Asylum Pact.

#Statelessness #Asylum

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Cynthia Orchard @cynthiaorchard.bsky.social · 18d

I'm a 4th gen migrant, my parents had different nationalities & I couldn't acquire my mom's nationality at birth due to a law that discriminated against women. But luckily I was a US citizen at birth...

My latest blog article and a report calling for measures to prevent childhood statelessness.

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 20d

“My father used to say, when someone has citizenship, it opens thousands of doors....”

In our latest guest blog, @cynthiaorchard.bsky.social presents a report which encourages OSCE-participating States to take action to prevent childhood statelessness.

Read more: buff.ly/qQHtprf

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 20d

The report, 'Opening Doors for Children: Prevention of Childhood Statelessness - Good Practices in the OSCE Area', was prepared in collaboration with colleagues at @odihr.pl and High Commissioner for National Minorities (HCNM), and the Office of @unhcr.org.

#Statelessness

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 20d

“My father used to say, when someone has citizenship, it opens thousands of doors....”

In our latest guest blog, @cynthiaorchard.bsky.social presents a report which encourages OSCE-participating States to take action to prevent childhood statelessness.

Read more: buff.ly/qQHtprf

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 22d

Grateful to our members in the region Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS), Roma Active Albania, Vaşa Prava BiH, Roma Versitas Kosovo, Phiren Amenca - Walk with Us, MYLA - Macedonian Young Lawyers Association and Praxis.

#Statelessness #RomaRights #WesternBalkans #RomaBelong

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 22d

Thousands of Romani people in the Western Balkans remain stateless - denied rights, services, and full participation in society.

Our new #RomaBelong policy series in partnership with @coe outlines clear steps to address Roma statelessness.

🔗 buff.ly/rBbPFl3

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 23d

We have joined over 200 organisations in saying no to the EU's 'Return Regulation'.

This Regulation must be rejected. It will result in more people being pushed into legal limbo and dangerous conditions. @europarl.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu

Read more: picum.org/blog/over-20...

Over 200 Organisations: Inhumane Deportation Rules Should be Rejected - PICUM

On 11 March 2025, the European Commission presented a new proposal for a Return Regulation to replace the current Return Directive. Behind the euphemistic name, the proposal outlines coercive, traumat...

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 26d

We've extended the deadline to have your say on the future of our #StatelessnessIndex - take our survey by 6th October!

Your feedback will help us ensure the Index best serves those who need it most.

#Statelessness #HumanRights

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Jul 17

📣 Have Your Say: Shape the Future of the Statelessness Index!

Since 2018, our #StatelessnessIndex has been a vital tool for tracking how European countries protect stateless people. Now, we're reviewing its impact, and we want to hear from YOU.

📝 Take the survey by 14 Sept 2025: buff.ly/ro9vNde

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Sep 4

In our latest guest blog, Sude Doğan, Law Student & Founder and President of Karma Evlilik, explores the 'Mixed Marriage Problem' in #Cyprus and what needs to be done to protect children from #statelessness.

🔗 Read more: buff.ly/yX95y1w

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Sep 1

Millions of stateless children are denied their right to education. We support an Optional Protocol to the CRC to guarantee early childhood care & education, free pre-primary & free secondary education for all.

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Joint statement in support of the Optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the rights to early childhood education, free pre-primary education and free secondary education. - ...

The Global Alliance Thematic Working Group on Protecting the Rights of Stateless Persons has released a Joint statement in support of the Optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Chil...

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Aug 28

Have you taken our survey on the future of our #StatelessnessIndex yet?

Have your say! 👇

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Jul 17

📣 Have Your Say: Shape the Future of the Statelessness Index!

Since 2018, our #StatelessnessIndex has been a vital tool for tracking how European countries protect stateless people. Now, we're reviewing its impact, and we want to hear from YOU.

📝 Take the survey by 14 Sept 2025: buff.ly/ro9vNde

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Aug 15

Since 2018, our #StatelessnessIndex has been a vital tool for tracking how European countries protect stateless people. Now, we're reviewing its impact - and we want to hear from YOU!

📝 Take our survey by 14 September: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#Statelessness #HaveYourSay

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Aug 1

Have you taken our survey yet? Have your say and help us shape the future of the #StatelessnessIndex!

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Jul 17

📣 Have Your Say: Shape the Future of the Statelessness Index!

Since 2018, our #StatelessnessIndex has been a vital tool for tracking how European countries protect stateless people. Now, we're reviewing its impact, and we want to hear from YOU.

📝 Take the survey by 14 Sept 2025: buff.ly/ro9vNde

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Jul 31

Peer spaces have been shown to support the mental health of other groups in situations of vulnerability. However, no research has studied stateless people’s experiences of peer spaces.

European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · Jul 31

In our latest guest blog, Ellie Oppenheim, a Clinical Psychology Doctoral student at University College London, shares their research project into stateless people's experiences of peer spaces, and is actively recruiting participants.

Find out more: buff.ly/yqxqn4b

#Statelessness #MentalHealth

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