Because the causes, profile and magnitude of
statelessness vary, not all Actions are required in all
countries. Indeed, in most cases, only some Actions
will be relevant to address statelessness within
specific country contexts. For this reason, the Actions
presented in this Global Action Plan are not in order
of implementation, priority or importance.
For each Action, the Global Action Plan refers to
the relevant international standards and relevant
Sustainable Development Goals. It provides context
for each Action and detailed information on what
needs to be done to achieve the outcome(s) of the
Action. It also outlines the support that UNHCR and its
partners can provide.
A number of the Actions are interrelated. Therefore,
achievement of the outcome(s) of one Action, could
lead to partial achievement of the outcome(s) of
another Action. For example, increasing the number
of States parties to the 1961 Convention on the
Reduction of Statelessness under Action 9 could also
lead to those States adopting or improving provisions
in their nationality laws to ensure that no child is born
stateless pursuant to Action 2.
WHAT’S NEW IN THE GLOBAL ACTION PLAN 2.0?
New Action Added
Based on the feedback received during the consultations, some minor amendments have been made
to some of the Actions. However, one new Action, No 11, has been added to Global Action Plan 2.0.
This follows feedback from the stakeholders who emphasized the importance of highlighting the
rights of stateless persons. This Action ensures that stateless persons can enjoy their fundamental
rights, regardless of immigration status, and that they are included in national systems. This Action also
emphasizes the importance of ensuring that stateless persons can enjoy their rights, including ensuring
that the 2030 Agenda’s commitment to “leave no one behind” is also applied to stateless persons.
Two new sections introduced: Enablers and Emerging issues
The updated Plan features a set of enablers designed to support implementation by enhancing
coordination, promoting learning, encouraging multi-stakeholder engagement and expanding
partnerships.
Additionally, the Plan addresses emerging issues, such as the link between climate change and
statelessness and the risks and opportunities posed by digital identity management systems for
stateless persons.
In 2021, Chiao Wu and her five children’s stateless status was resolved, and they became Thai citizens. For each of them, resolving
statelessness led to different opportunities, such as employment and access to education, and lifted legal hindrances.
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