1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness

The 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness is an international treaty aimed at preventing individuals from being without nationality—meaning they aren’t recognized as citizens of any country. It encourages countries to create laws that ensure people can acquire, retain, or regain their nationality, especially when birth or circumstances might otherwise make them stateless. The treaty's goal is to promote legal certainty, protect human rights, and reduce the number of stateless persons who often face discrimination and difficulties accessing basic services. It serves as a framework for countries to work together in preventing statelessness globally.