How to engage grassroots organisations: How to engage broader CSOs: work together to identify barriers to build coalitions across sectors such as nationality child rights, gender equality, migration, and co-design community- driven solutions strengthen and disability rights grassroots advocacy by share tools, research, and training offering training on nationality rights and materials to strengthen joint advocacy advocacy skills create spaces for CSOs to exchange connect local groups to national platforms so community concerns shape lessons, coordinate activities, and avoid duplication national debates Networks and coalitions such as the Global Movement Against Statelessness (GMAS), the Southern African Nationality Network (SANN), the Eastern Africa Nationality Network (EANN), and the Pan African Nationality Network (PANN) can help amplify the work of local organisations, especially in countries with restricted civic space. They can share tools, mobilise joint campaigns, and support national advocacy with regional momentum. 3.1.3 Legal Sector and Judiciary Lawyers and judges play a crucial role in interpreting nationality laws and ensuring access to justice. Strengthening their understanding of statelessness improves both individual cases and the legal environment. How to engage: organise workshops and dialogues for judges and lawyers on nationality law, statelessness jurisprudence, and regional standards use strategic litigation to challenge discriminatory laws or practices partner with bar associations and private lawyers to expand pro bono legal support for stateless persons 3.1.4 Media Media plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and influencing policymakers. Accurate reporting can shift misconceptions and help communities understand why nationality matters. How to engage: train journalists to report sensitively and accurately on nationality and statelessness work with reporters to document systemic barriers faced by affected communities collaborate on public awareness campaigns across TV, radio, print, and social media 39