24 February 2025 ‐ 25 February 2025

1st Global Alliance Townhall Meeting

The 1st Global Alliance Townhall Meeting will be held on 24 and 25 February 2025. This online event, held via Teams, offers a key opportunity for Global Alliance members to engage, receive updates on the Thematic Working Groups and kickstart plans, and share new initiatives and tools.

Event Details:

📅 Date: 24 & 25 February 2025
🖥 Format: Online via Teams
⏰ Time: Two identical sessions to accommodate global participants
🔹 Session 1: 24 February, 08:00 New York (GMT-5) | 14:00 Geneva (GMT+1) | 16:00 Nairobi (GMT+3) | 20:00 Bangkok (GMT+7)
🔹 Session 2: 25 February, 16:00 New York (GMT-5) | 18:00 Brasília (GMT-3) | 21:00 London (GMT) | 08:00 Melbourne (GMT+11, Feb 26)

Agenda:

  • Welcome
  • Key takeaways from the first Advisory Committee meeting (Reflections by an AC member)
  • Overview of Terms of Reference & presentations by co-chairs of Thematic Working Groups (TWGs):
    • Ending Childhood Statelessness (UNICEF/CHIP)
    • Addressing Discrimination in Nationality Laws and Policies (GCENR/UN Women)
    • Protecting the Rights of Stateless Persons (PMCS/UNHCR)
  • Q&A and member feedback
  • Open floor – Announcements by Global Alliance members on new initiatives, tools, and convenings

📢 Important Note: This is an invite-only event for Global Alliance members. Non-members are encouraged to formalize their membership at this link.

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