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The Fulcrum: Administrative Fix For Statelessness Would Help the Economy

Miliyon Ethiopis

Addressing statelessness through administrative measures can positively impact the economy by integrating stateless individuals into the workforce. Despite contributing significantly, stateless people often face legal barriers preventing them from achieving their full economic potential. Legislative efforts, like the Stateless Protection Act introduced by Senator Ben Cardin and Rep. Jamie Raskin, aim to resolve the status of stateless individuals, providing them with legal recognition and opportunities to fully participate in the economy.

Ms Magazine: Why Women Are More Likely to Be ‘Citizens of Nowhere’

Mary Giovagnoli and Karina Ambartsoumian-Clough

Women and children are disproportionately affected by statelessness due to discriminatory nationality laws. These laws often prevent women from passing citizenship to their children, leaving many without a recognized nationality. Stateless women face significant challenges, including limited access to education, employment, and healthcare. Advocacy groups, like United Stateless, work to address these issues and push for legislative changes to ensure that stateless individuals can fully participate in society.

City Limits: I’m a New Yorker. I’m Also ‘Stateless.’ It’s Time for the U.S. to Help People Like Me

Danah Abdulaziz Aracena

A stateless New Yorker calls for urgent U.S. action to help stateless individuals facing legal and social challenges despite being raised in America. The Stateless Protection Act, introduced by Senator Ben Cardin and Rep. Jamie Raskin, aims to provide legal recognition and a pathway to citizenship for stateless people. This legislation is crucial for ensuring their access to basic rights and opportunities.

Washington Blade: U.S. Should Create Path To Citizenship For ‘Stateless’ People Like Me

Henry Pachnowski

In his opinion piece, Henry Pachnowski advocates for the Stateless Protection Act, which aims to address the significant challenges faced by stateless individuals in the U.S. by providing legal recognition and pathways to citizenship. The article highlights the urgent need for legislative action to ensure that stateless people have access to basic rights and services, ultimately improving their quality of life and integration into society.

The Philadelphia Inquirer: My wife is ‘stateless.’ I always worry she will be deported or detained.

Kevin Clough

Kevin Clough shares his concerns about his wife, Karina, who is stateless despite having lived in the U.S. for years. Stateless individuals like Karina face significant challenges, including the risk of detention and limited access to essential services. The Stateless Protection Act, introduced by Senator Ben Cardin and Representative Jamie Raskin, offers hope by proposing a pathway to citizenship for stateless people in the U.S.

United Stateless Applauds Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Jamie Raskin's "Stateless Protection Act"

United Stateless

The Stateless Protection Act (SPA) aims to provide legal recognition, protected status, and pathways to citizenship for stateless individuals. United Stateless expresses gratitude to Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman Jamie Raskin for their leadership in reintroducing this crucial legislation. This act will help address the significant challenges faced by stateless people, ensuring they have access to basic rights and opportunities.

Al Jazeera: When will the US fulfil its promises to stateless people?

Karina Ambartsoumian-Clough

The U.S. continues to grapple with addressing the needs of stateless individuals who lack legal recognition and basic rights. Despite some policy advancements, these individuals face significant challenges. Comprehensive legislative action is essential to fulfill the country's commitment to human rights and provide stateless people with a pathway to citizenship. Efforts like the Stateless Protection Act are crucial in this endeavor, aiming to offer legal recognition and opportunities for stateless individuals to fully participate in society.

Forbes: It’s Time To Treat ‘Stateless’ People Fairly

Michael Posner

Michael Posner argues for fair treatment of stateless individuals, highlighting their struggles and the need for legislative action. He emphasizes that stateless people lack basic rights and legal recognition, which severely impacts their quality of life. Posner calls for comprehensive policies to address these issues and ensure that stateless individuals are treated with dignity and provided with pathways to citizenship.

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United Stateless is a national organization led by stateless people whose mission is to build and inspire community among those affected by statelessness, and to advocate for their human rights. United Stateless is sponsored by Social Good Fund.
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