Template 3: PETITION Title:Call on [Country Name] to Sign and Ratify the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Right to Nationality and the Eradication of Statelessness! Petition Text: Statelessness is a human rights crisis that denies millions of people access to nationality, legal identity, and basic rights such as education, healthcare, and employment. Without nationality, individuals are left in legal limbo, unable to participate fully in society. In February 2024, the African Union adopted the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Right to Nationality and the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa, a progressive treaty that sets clear obligations for African states to prevent and reduce statelessness. We, the undersigned, urge the government of [Country Name] to take immediate action to: 1. Sign the Protocol as a step toward ending statelessness in [Country Name]. 2. Ratify the Protocol to ensure legal protection for individuals at risk of statelessness. 3. Implement necessary legal and policy reforms to align national laws with the Protocol’s provisions. By taking these steps, [Country Name] will reaffirm its commitment to human rights, strengthen regional cooperation, and protect thousands of people who are currently stateless or at risk of statelessness. Sign this petition and stand for the right to nationality for all! [Sign Here] Name | Organisation (if applicable) 45