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European Network on Statelessness

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Committed to ending #statelessness & ensuring that people living in Europe without a nationality are protected. Visit www.statelessness.eu to find out more about our work.

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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 22h
Yesterday, our UK-based members, partners and community members came together in London for an event for #StatelessMonthOfAction. We are grateful to all of our speakers, panelists, co-hosts @jrsuk.bsky.social & GMAS, and attendees for an event full of connection and collaboration.
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
📢 NEW GUEST BLOG: Alexander Cramer, Coordinator of the Legal Aid Network against Antigypsyism @miabund.bsky.social shares stories from descendants of Roma and Sinti Holocaust survivors who have inherited statelessness and are still fighting for their rights. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/u8zgPui #Germany
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📢 NEW GUEST BLOG from Global Movement Against Statelessness: When Digital ID leaves people behind What happens when people who already struggle to prove who they are, are asked to navigate digital systems that depend on documents they do not have? 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/iRPSVLH #Statelessness
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We caught up with Sihle Nxumalo, Project Lead at Global Movement Against Statelessness to hear all about the upcoming Stateless Month of Action in October 2026. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/3ielRbf #Statelessness #StatelessMonthOfAction
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📢 Our Sept newsletter is here! Read all about our activities over the past few months, incl: 🔸 An interview with Sihle Nxumalo, Project Lead at Global Movement Against Statelessness on the upcoming Stateless Month of Action 🔹 Significant rulings upholding the rights of stateless people
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🌍 The power of collaboration In our latest guest blog, statelessness advocate Angela Mcleary and JRS UK's Sophie Cartwright explain why our UK coalition on statelessness is badly needed, especially now, and the work we have achieved so far. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/FBhYO3Y
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our new toolkit helps frontline practitioners in Scotland identify if someone they are working with might be stateless, and to know what to do next. Read here: buff.ly/KHErDlF
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In our latest guest blog, Dr Wala' Maaitah explores how European asylum and statelessness systems can function as “walls of paper,” trapping displaced Palestinians in escalating cycles of uncertainty, dependence, and sustained vulnerability.  🔗 Read more: buff.ly/zDfj4a7 #Statelessness #Asylum
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
65 years on from the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, millions remain without a nationality. No one should be left in legal limbo because of gaps in nationality laws, discrimination, or arbitrary deprivation of citizenship.
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🎉 WIN for stateless rights in Europe! On 7 August 2026, Portugal established a dedicated Statelessness Determination Procedure (SDP), a major step forward for the protection and rights of stateless people. Read more: buff.ly/tI0v7hV
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
📢 The latest updates on statelessness litigation in Europe - July 2026. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/ms5c4OU 🔗 Visit our Statelessness Case Law Database: buff.ly/ThQJzLk #Statelessness #Litigation
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
📢 In our latest guest blog, members of our Community Advisory Board for our work with Palestinians in Europe share helpful information from their own experiences of navigating asylum and statelessness procedures in Europe. 🔗 Read our blog: buff.ly/WCpxH33
Text reads: "A short guide for stateless Palestinians in Europe, by stateless Palestinians in Europe. ENS Community Advisory Board." In the background, two hands are raised with the Palestine flag painted on them.
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
We caught up with Radha Govil, the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness, to hear about the Global Caselaw Database on Statelessness: a new tool for researchers, policymakers and practitioners working on statelessness across the world. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/Qb7P6sn #Statelessness #CaseLaw
Radha Govil, Deputy Director at the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness: "I am very much inspired by the community of statelessness practitioners, which has recently expanded as more stateless-led groups take up an active role in the discussions and initiatives that are being developed to affect their lives". [White text on blue background with image of Radha bottom right. She is sitting with headphones, a laptop and a microphone, smiling at the camera].
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
📢 Read our June newsletter to discover what we've been up to recently! Incl: 🔸 An interview with Radha Govil on the new Global Caselaw Database on Statelessness 🔹 Our briefing taking stock of progress towards implementation of statelessness provisions in the EU Migration & Asylum Pact
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In our latest guest blog, Anastasiia Koval and Sofiia Kordonets of Right to Protection make recommendations for how Ukraine can address statelessness on its path to EU integration. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/j744mcU #Statelessness #Ukraine #Europe
Ukraine flag (blue and yellow) in the background. In the foreground, white text on orange reads: 'GUEST BLOG - On the journey to EU integration, Ukraine must address statelessness. By Anastasiia Koval and Sofiia Kordonets, Right to Protection'
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The Legal Atlas on Gender Discrimination in Nationality Laws is the first global interactive database mapping and documenting #GNDL. In our latest guest blog, Catherine Harrington, Director of the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights @wrcommission.bsky.social shares this vital new resource.
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
In the final blog post in our #SDP series, Denis Neselovskyi of Statefree explains why Germany needs a statelessness determination procedure. Read more: buff.ly/IiASCuX #Statelessness #Germany
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Birth never registered? Undetermined nationality? These can be signs of statelessness in unaccompanied children. Our new briefing helps guardians recognise statelessness and respond appropriately. Read more: buff.ly/Kt5xXwM #Statelessness #ChildProtection
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
WATCH our new video celebrating our impact in 2025: a year of collective action, community leadership, & achieving real impact on #statelessness in #Europe. We are grateful to all of our members and partners, who we couldn’t do this without. Learn more: buff.ly/3LHQrJg
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
In our latest guest blog, Stefan Leonescu of @jrsromania.bsky.social explores #statelessness past and present in #Romania, and how urgent legislative change is needed to improve the recognition and rights of stateless people in Romania. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/8y00Eg0
Background is a street scene in Bucharest, Romania. Text in foreground reads: GUEST BLOG - Stateless people in Romania: Still waiting for recognition and rights. Stefan Leonescu, JRS Romania
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
📢 What is our new Guide to Collaborative Advocacy? ENS, Statefree and Apatride Network have jointly developed a Guide to help ensure that stateless communities are at the forefront of advocacy on statelessness. 👀 Watch our video to find out more:
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
"Malta's stateless population deserves a quicker path to recognition and protection." In today's guest blog, Elodie Baudhuin and Neil Falzon of aditus foundation explore why Malta urgently needs a #Statelessness Determination Procedure (SDP). 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/PVYFcu3
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
📢 Our latest guest blog in our new series on identifying and protecting stateless people in Europe. In today's guest blog, Leonor Félix da Costa of JRS Portugal explains why Portugal is at a crossroads in its approach to statelessness. Learn more: buff.ly/IDgrV5k #Statelessness #Portugal #SDPs
Text reads: 'GUEST BLOG: Portugal at a crossroads: ensuring effective protection for stateless people. Leonor Felix da Costa, JRS Portugal'. In white text on an orange background. Behind the text, faded, is an archway in Lisbon with a tram passing below it, and some people in the street.
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
In our latest newsletter interview, we spoke to Tamás Molnár from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/K9HjQqF #Statelessness #EU #Migration #Asylum
Quote reads: "The growing recognition of statelessness under EU law – in particular through the Pact on Migration and Asylum – marks important progress. The new requirement for Member States to identify indications of statelessness is a clear sign that the issue is gaining visibility at the EU level." Tamas Molnar, Senior Legal Researcher and Project Manager at the EU Agency for Fundamnental Rights
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📢 Our March newsletter is here! Read all about our activities over the past few months - plus events, news and updates from across Europe (and beyond!): buff.ly/WVZREa8 #Statelessness #Europe #Updates
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Our new toolkit for #Scotland provides practical tips on how to identify #statelessness and signpost those affected to the right information, legal advice and support. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/cNAvWMh
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📢 Our new blog series on identifying and protecting stateless people in Europe. Today's guest blog from Teodora Kjoseva Kostadinovska from MYLA explores why North Macedonia needs a Statelessness Determination Procedure (SDP). 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/XYWKPmE #Statelessness #NorthMacedonia #SDPs
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
On Monday, we with @jrsuk.bsky.social, we held a planning meeting with some of our UK-based members and community to explore joint work on statelessness in the UK. Over the course of an energising day, we identified gaps, opportunities and priorities to focus on together. #Statelessness #UK
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
In our latest guest blog, Mia Dambach and Deneisha Moss reflect on the work of the Identity Rights Working Group (IDRWG) in collaborating to safeguard children's identity rights. The importance of this work has only grown in the context of the UN’s ongoing liquidity crisis.
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Last week, in conversation with experts and community members working in different countries, we presented our annual state of play assessment of key trends on statelessness in Europe. Watch the full recording: buff.ly/e4ZmaGa #StatelessnessIndex #EndStatelessness
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📢 What needs to happen next to improve the identification and protection of displaced stateless people in Europe? Join us on 23 March to hear where there has been progress in Europe, where the gaps are, and where urgent action is needed. Register here: buff.ly/XBU4abQ #Statelessness #Europe
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
This week, we launched new and updated data to our #StatelessnessIndex. In our latest editorial, Patricia Cabral offers an overview of the most significant developments and opportunities ahead. 🔗 Watch our webinar: buff.ly/Rqb5U4I 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/DmHSTDU #Statelessness #Europe
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Meet our speakers for our 2026 State of Play Assessment on Statelessness in Europe! Taking place online on 25th February, 12.30-13.15 (CET), our annual webinar provides an opportunity to learn about the latest law and policy developments on #statelessness. Register here: buff.ly/bkWTAhL
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
We know that part of the fight to end statelessness in Europe must happen through the courts. If you are a legal practitioner, our #CaseLawDatabase could assist your work to protect stateless people and #EndStatelessness. Visit: buff.ly/XEXUlfQ
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
READ our joint statement on the impact of the UK Government’s #EarnedSettlement proposals on #statelessness in the UK. If introduced, these proposals will cause significant harm to affected migrants, refugees and stateless people. Learn more: buff.ly/SpziNI3
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
In our latest guest blog, Narine Baghdasaryan of Mission Armenia reflects on the launch of Armenia's #StatelessnessIndex profile, and looks ahead to future actions Armenia can take to eradicate #statelessness. 🔗 buff.ly/ekvR9CX
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
❣️ “In this community, we create beginnings…” WATCH: Longstanding ENS community member Lynn performs her poem ‘To be stateless means…’ at our joint conference with Statefree in Berlin, November 2025. #Statelessness #HumanRights #CollectiveAction #Poetry
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
⚖️ Need legal advice? While the ENS Secretariat cannot provide legal advice directly, many of our members working across Europe can. Find out who can help you: buff.ly/HVy4ZzM #Statelessness #LegalAdvice #HumanRights #Migration #Asylum #Europe
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
In our latest editorial, Chris Afuakwah reflects on our Global Alliance to End Statelessness #RegionalNetworkLab last month, and looks ahead to the publication of our #AdvocacyGuidelines which we have been co-developing with Statefree & Apatride Network 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/TfL0C0L #Statelessness
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
🆕 #StatelessnessIndex updates: France, Hungary & Türkiye Today's updates show setbacks & gaps in the protection of stateless people, but some progress too. 👉 View our latest country updates: buff.ly/b055TlU Thanks to @ForumRefugies @hhc_helsinki @RefugeeRightsTR
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
📢 Addressing #statelessness in a changing world? ENS Director @ChrisNash reflects on the @refugees #GRF Progress Review in December and progress made since the launch of the Global Alliance to @EndStatelessnss Read more👉 buff.ly/Cho1V40 #UniteToEndStatelessness
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
For our latest interview, we caught up with Christiana Bukalo, founder of Statefree and ENS trustee, to hear her reflections on our joint conference in Berlin in November.  Read more: buff.ly/UkzNB1f #Statelessness #CollectiveAction #Europe
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
📢 Our December newsletter is here! It has been a busy few months! Read all about our recent activities and updates: buff.ly/VQYE9QI #Statelessness #Newsletter #Updates #Europe #HumanRights #Advocacy
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
WATCH our Director Chris Nash at the UNHCR GRF Progress Review – calling on States to take action to end #statelessnees and urging Filippo Grandi to prominently highlight the issue in his handover to new High Commissioner elect Barham Salih. 👀 buff.ly/VAIK0dy #EndStatelessness
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
In our latest guest blog, Jesús Tolmo García PhD, an individual member of the Spanish Coalition on Statelessness, shares good practice and ongoing challenges on statelessness in Spain. EN: buff.ly/DI6pHYr ES: buff.ly/wix9QsE #Statelessness #Spain
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Today is #HumanRightsDay. Statelessness is one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time, yet most European States don’t have a process to identify statelessness.
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Join us Dec 16 for the event "Solutions to Statelessness". Speakers include leading activists impacted by #statelessness & discriminatory nationality laws, government & UN representatives. Register: bit.ly/444GsBv #GRF #EqualCitizenship
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
In our latest editorial, ENS Legal Policy Coordinator Patricia Cabral shares insights from the #PILnetGlobalForum and explores how law firms can drive change on statelessness. Read more: buff.ly/kSPR3KY #Statelessness #ProBono #HumanRights
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🌍 Mapping the Future of Statelessness At our joint conference in Berlin with Statefree, we reflected on 10+ years of progress and explored what’s next. Here’s what stood out 👇 #Statelessness #HumanRights #CollectiveAction
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European Network on Statelessness @enstatelessness.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Building Power Through Collective Action 💪 Last week we co-organised the Statelessness & Innovation Conference in Berlin with Statefree. Read our Director Chris Nash’s reflections on an inspiring week: buff.ly/ypVeVAq #Statelessness #Europe
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