Global Alliance Launch at the High-Level Segment on Statelessness on 14 October 2024

The High-Level Segment (HLS) on Statelessness, taking place on 14 October as part of the 75th Session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme (ExCom), is just one week away! This most significant multilateral global convening on statelessness since 2019 will officially launch the Global Alliance to End Statelessness, the collaborative multistakeholder platform bringing together states, civil society and stateless-led organizations, regional intergovernmental organizations, UN agencies and international organizations, to achieve a world where everyone enjoys the right to nationality without discrimination.

The event will be moderated by Ms. Anita Rani, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and will begin with a dialogue with former stateless individuals, followed by two panels and interventions from representatives of Member States, regional organizations, and civil society.

The highlight of the session will be the formal launch of the Global Alliance to End Statelessness, through a multistakeholder panel, which will include:
• An introductory video showcasing the Global Alliance’s mission and vision.
• Statements by representatives from governments that have committed to taking concrete actions to resolve statelessness, known as “Solution Seekers.”
• Insights from regional organizations and civil society leaders who are on the front lines of the fight against statelessness.

If you cannot attend the HLS in person, we encourage you to follow the event online via the UN Web TV live stream on 14 October starting at 10:00 CET (Geneva time). Access the live stream here.

In addition, two significant side events on statelessness will be organized during the UNHCR Executive Committee session. On 14 October from 13:00 to 13:35, a Dialogue with civil society changemakers and the UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection will take place in the Exhibition space near Room XIX, Palais des Nations. This event will explore effective strategies to combat statelessness and emphasize the pivotal role of civil society in driving the Alliance’s mission forward.

On 15 October from 13:30 to 14:45 in Room XXV, the side-event “Harnessing Regional Collaboration to Eradicate Statelessness” will highlight how regional organizations are successfully advancing the statelessness agenda. The session will showcase regional initiatives, share successful practices, and discuss how organizations can further contribute to the Global Alliance’s vision. Don’t miss these opportunities to engage with key stakeholders and explore collaborative solutions to end statelessness.