Introducing the Global Alliance to End Statelessness to the civil society organizations and other stakeholders working in MENA Region

The MENA Statelessness Network (Hawiati), Salam for Democracy and Human Rights (SALAM DHR), and the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights (GCENR), members of the Global Alliance to End Statelessness (GA), recognize the importance of the GA’s mission and activities in ending statelessness and advancing equal nationality rights for all. Building on their work and commitment to this cause, Hawiati, SALAM DHR and GCENR are hosting an online event by invitation to introduce the GA to civil society organizations (CSOs), stateless persons/persons impacted by discriminatory nationality laws, activists, law firms, research centers and academics across the region.

Description 

SALAM DHR will chair the event, guiding discussions and facilitating engagement with participants.

Event Type: Virtual Closed Event in Zoom
Date and Time: Thursday 16 January, 16:00 CET / 15:00 GMT / 17:00 Cairo / 18:00 Gulf

Duration: 1.5 hours
Language: Arabic – English interpretation will be available.

 Participants: By invitation only, including NGOs, civil society organizations, stateless persons, activists, academic institutions, research centers, law firms, and members of the GA in the MENA region.

  Event Agenda:

• Welcome and Introduction – Brief welcome and overview of the event – SALAM DHR (5 minutes)
• Statelessness in MENA region – Hawiati (15 minutes)
• Presentation on the Global Alliance – an overview of the GA’s approach, vision, mission, objectives, and organizational structure – GA (15 minutes)
• Stateless/impacted communities’ engagement in Campaigns and Advocacy – GCENR & GMAS (10 minutes)
• Q&A and Open Discussion – Audience interaction with the speakers, to foster engagement and understanding (40 minutes)
• Closing Remarks (5 minutes)