What needs to be done? More States should accede to both Statelessness Conventions. Increasing the number of States party to the 1954 Convention is closely linked to Action 6, as it requires the establishment of determination procedures and legal frameworks for the protection of stateless persons. Increased accession to the 1961 Convention is essential to address gaps in nationality laws that can lead to statelessness, in particular those set out in Actions 2 and 5. How can UNHCR support? • Advocate with relevant ministries and parliaments to highlight the benefits of acceding to the Statelessness Conventions, highlighting pledges to accede, commitments made by States in the context of the Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council and UN human rights treaty body recommendations where relevant. • • Highlight the value of the Statelessness Conventions in multilateral forums, including at the Global Refugee Forums and through new opportunities provided by the Global Alliance to End Statelessness. Provide technical advice on formalities for accession as well as on the necessary steps for implementation of the Statelessness Conventions. RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS • • • UN General Assembly Resolutions of particular relevance to Nationality and Statelessness: A/Res/68/141 of 18 December 2013 Other examples available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/4c49a02c2.html The right to a nationality: equality in nationality rights in law and in practice, A/HRC/RES/53/16, 2023 – para. 13 RELEVANT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS • • SDG 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. SDG 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development. GLOBAL ACTION PLAN TO END STATELESSNESS 2.0 31