Upcoming 2nd Quarterly Meetings of the Global Alliance Thematic Working Groups

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2nd quarterly meetings of the three Global Alliance Thematic Working Groups (TWGs), which will take place virtually via Zoom on 27 May, 3 and 9 June 2026. These sessions provide an opportunity for Alliance members to exchange expertise, discuss ongoing initiatives, and contribute to collaborative efforts under the 2026 TWG workplans.

All three meetings will be open to all members of the Global Alliance to End Statelessness. Meeting invites and Zooms links have been sent to the focal points of all Alliance Members, and they are encouraged to forward them to all relevant colleagues. You may also reach out to the Secretariat to ask for the invites and Zoom links directly – please do so at [email protected].  

Meeting Schedule

• Ending Childhood Statelessness – 27 May 2026, 14:00–15:30 CET
• Addressing Discrimination in Nationality Laws & Policies – 3 June 2026, 14:00–15:30 CET
• Protecting the Rights of Stateless Persons – 9 June 2026, 10:00–11:30 CEST

Key Agenda Highlights

Ending Childhood Statelessness

The meeting will focus on finalising key opportunities and advocacy priorities for 2026, including regional webinars, a Human Rights Council side-event, work on access to justice and effective remedies, and a global initiative on implementing the child’s right to identity. Members will also discuss communications coordination and opportunities for engagement in upcoming activities.

Addressing Discrimination in Nationality Laws & Policies

This session will include a testimony from an impacted mother, a case study discussion on campaigning for gender-equal nationality laws, and an introduction to the Legal Atlas on Gender Discrimination in Nationality Laws. The meeting will also provide space for updates, discussion, and exchange among members.

Protecting the Rights of Stateless Persons

The meeting will include updates on ongoing TWG initiatives, discussions on the 2026 workplan, a protection good practices map, facilitated naturalisation, and a draft advocacy brief on protecting the rights of stateless persons, alongside updates and exchanges with members.

To learn more about the Thematic Working Groups, including their objectives, workplans, and previous webinar recordings, please visit the Global Alliance TWG webpage.

While all Alliance members are welcome to attend these open quarterly sessions, members are strongly encouraged to formally join one or more TWGs to contribute more systematically to the Global Alliance’s collaborative efforts to end statelessness.

To join a TWG, please complete the online enrollment form available on each TWG page.