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A stateless nation is an ethnic group or nation that does not possess its own sovereign state. [1] Use of the term implies that such ethnic groups has the right to self-determination , to establish an independent nation-state with its own government.
A stateless nation is an ethnic group or nation that does not possess its own state. The term "stateless" implies that the group "should have" such a state (country). The term was coined in 1983 by the political scientist Jacques Leruez in his book L'Écosse, une nation sans État about the peculiar position of Scotland within the British state.
Mar 1, 2022 · In this article, we will discuss what a stateless nation is, look at examples of stateless nations, explain why it’s important in having a comprehensive understanding of geography, and how to understand it in the context of the AP® Human Geography exam.
Stateless people. Stateless people are not recognized as citizens by any country. Denied the right to a nationality, they are often also not allowed to go to school, see a doctor, get a job or even get married. UNHCR advocates for their rights and works to prevent and end statelessness globally.
- About Nationality and Human Rights
- Minorities, Discrimination and Statelessness
- OHCHR's Work on The Right to A Nationality and on Statelessness
- Geneva Global Consultations 2021
The right to a nationality is a fundamental human right. It implies the right of each individual to acquire, change and retain a nationality. International law provides that the right of States to decide who their nationals are is not absolute and, in particular, States must comply with their human rights obligations concerning the granting and los...
Discrimination, including on the grounds of minority status, religion or belief, age, gender identity or gender expression, disability, language, racial or ethnic origin, sex, sex characteristics or sexual orientation -- or a combination of these -- is one of the leading causes of statelessness. It is estimated that more than 75% of the world’s kno...
Through several of its field presences, OHCHR provides technical advice on nationality laws and policies so they are in agreement with international human rights standards. In particular with respect to women's right to a nationality, OHCHR advocates for reform of nationality laws that discriminate against women and impact the enjoyment of rights b...
In the run-up to an October 2021 Roundtable on Equality and Non-Discrimination in Nationality Matters to End Statelessness, OHCHR and UNHCR undertook a stocktaking on national laws, policies and practices in this area. A short survey was distributed to UN Member States, and public consultation was also opened online. The results of this consultatio...
Key Concept: Stateless Nation. Various cultural communities came to consider themselves nations and were also able to establish a modern nation-state based on that identity. Many, however, never established their own nation state. They are thus called “stateless nations”.
Oct 10, 2020 · The Atlas of the Stateless provides information on the situation of stateless people worldwide in 53 graphics and 6 thematic articles as well as 19 country examples. You can download, order a print version (free of charge) or read online now!
