48 Global Recommendations on Nationality and Statelessness 48 in the Context of Climate Change PART B 7. GLOBAL RECOMMENDATIONS | Recommendation 3 Global Recommendations on Nationality and Statelessness in the Context of Climate Change PART B 7. GLOBAL RECOMMENDATIONS | Recommendation 3 7.15 Stateless persons and persons without a recognized nationality status may also face intersectional discrimination or exclusion related to their other protected characteristics, such as sex, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or displacement.56 In addition, due to their lack of nationality or legal status, stateless persons and persons without a recognized nationality status may be excluded from support services, disaster relief policies and strategies, and emergency healthcare services.57 7.16 The 1954 Convention defines who a stateless person is and establishes a set of minimum rights that stateless persons should be granted, including the right of access to the courts, the right to gainful employment, the right to education, the right to social security, the right to freedom of movement, the right to identity and travel documents, property rights, and the right of association. In addition to the 1954 Convention provisions, the treatment of stateless persons under a State’s national law must align with other international human rights standards: most human rights apply to everyone, regardless of nationality or immigration status, including stateless persons.58 7.17 For additional information on protecting the rights of stateless persons, please refer to UNHCR’s Global Action Plan 2.0, Action 11: Ensure Stateless Persons can enjoy their rights, and the UNHCR Handbook on the Protection of Stateless Persons. II. Protect II. Protect Recommendation 3 7.14 For stateless persons in a migratory context, stable residence, the right to family unity, and identity and travel documentation are particularly important considerations in addition to rights to be afforded to them under international law, such as the right to work. 49 Implementation: 7.18 To implement Recommendation 3, States can: •Review and, if necessary, amend development and humanitarian policies, plans and programming relating to climate adaptation, management and disaster risk reduction and relief to incorporate stateless populations and their specific needs. •Consider the intersectional needs of stateless persons and persons without a recognized nationality status with other protected characteristics such as sex, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or displacement. This should be done through community consultation with affected groups. •Ensure that stateless persons and persons (including those that are displaced across borders or internally) without a recognized nationality status in the context of climate change have non-discriminatory access to assistance and support services and are not arbitrarily detained. •Ensure those in a migratory context who are determined to be stateless are granted a right of residence as well as other rights, including the right to work, access to healthcare and social assistance, as well as a travel document.59 Family reunion with spouses and dependents should also be facilitated. •Sensitize emergency service providers to ensure that they are aware of barriers, such as lack of identity documentation or fear of authorities, which may prevent stateless populations from accessing protection and services. •Ensure that stateless communities have access to long-term sustainable solutions including facilitated pathways to nationality (also relevant to Recommendation 9). •Accede to the 1954 Convention and ensure that its provisions are implemented in national laws and policies (also relevant to Recommendations 2 and 4).