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For most children, nationality is clear-cut. Most countries pass nationality down to children who are born to at least one of their citizens, while a smaller number grant nationality to any child born on their territory. But citizenship laws are by nature more exclusive than inclusive. For children whose parentage or family structure is not recognized by the state, obtaining nationality and related documentation can be a daunting challenge.

In a historic first, a group of Sama Bajaus, or Badjaos, receive their birth cerficates in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi

Some 287 Sama Bajaus, of whom 128 are children, finally received their birth certificates today during a handover ceremony spearheaded by the Bongao local government, supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The Sama Bajaus form one of the State-identified […]

Since 2019, a community outreach programme has registered 900 of the indigenous seafarers in the Philippines who were at risk of statelessness.

Program/Project Management Job in CAR about Protection and Human Rights, requiring 10+ years of experience, from UNHCR; closing on 24 Aug 2021