UNHCR What is UNHCR doing? nn INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS IN EUROPE: Research on statelessness in many European countries, conducted by UNHCR, NGOs and academics, enhances knowledge about the causes and consequences of statelessness in the region. The stories of the impact of statelessness throughout Europe make the voices of stateless persons heard. nn PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT: UNHCR supports governments in addressing statelessness through legislative, administrative and practical steps, in line with international standards. The UNHCR Handbook on Protection of Stateless persons (2014) sets out guidance on interpretation and implementation of the provisions of the 1954 Convention. UNHCR has also published Guidelines and a number of Good Practices Papers on the Actions of the Global Action Plan, including on resolving existing major statelessness situations, on establishing statelessness determination procedures, and on the prevention of statelessness at birth. STATELESSNESS IN EUROPE 15