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ACTION AREAS
As summarised above, the conference achieved a series of interlinked outcomes that
demonstrate how such gatherings contribute to impact in the European
statelessness field, underscoring the importance of investing in collaborative,
participatory spaces for relationship-building and changemaking. So what learning,
actions, and recommendations are we taking into the future?
Drawing on the multifaceted discussions, learning, and feedback we have identified
five action areas arising from the conference:
1.We need donors, institutions, and other allies (e.g. civil society organisations
working on nexus issues, corporates, and innovators) to consciously commit
more resources and capacity to impacted communities and individuals,
networks, and civil society organisations to strengthen and grow the
statelessness ecosystem in Europe
2.We must all work to improve cooperation, coordination, and collaboration in
these times of reduced funding and external political challenges, to reduce
duplication, build solidarity, and increase collective impact (e.g. joint
fundraising, coordinated advocacy initiatives)
3.We need more in-person gatherings where lived and learned expertise are
equally valued, with more decision-makers in the room to strengthen the
relational infrastructure for policy impact and systemic change, and codevelop concrete actions with the buy-in of those who can make that change
happen
4.We need to harness the potential of digital tools and solutions to improve
identification and protection of stateless people in Europe, forming new
partnerships and bringing statelessness and tech expertise together to
accelerate innovation and impact
5.Future events should protect spaces for honest, sometimes uncomfortable
dialogue, build in more time for synthesis and joint action-planning, and be
prepared to manage complex power dynamics