UNICEF and UNHCR have launched a coalition to end childhood statelessness worldwide. You can join the coalition! The Coalition aims to develop, expand and strengthen international co-operation to raise awareness about and combat the hidden problem of childhood statelessness. It also aims to promote the right of every child to acquire a nationality. The Coalition seeks to engage in activities that will help to: - Ensure that no child is born stateless - Eliminate laws and practices that deny children nationality because of religion - Remove gender discrimination from nationality laws - Improve birth registration to prevent statelessness - Encourage States to accede to the UN Statelessness Conventions If you are an international, regional or local NGO working on issues that could help to achieve the goals of the Coalition, you can apply to become a member (http://www.unhcr.org/ibelong/unicef-unhcr-coalition-child-right-nationality/). Members will be informed periodically about activities and initiatives organised by the Coalition and receive updates on the Coalition’s progress. Let's end childhood statelessness together.