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| Primary Document |
| Title: | Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons |
| Available From: | http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/stateless.htm |
| http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/w3cssp.htm | |
| http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/stateless.htm | |
| Conclusion Date: | 1954-09-28 |
| Entry Into Force Date: | 1960-06-06 |
| Description: | This Convention defines the term "stateless person" as "a person who is not considered as a national by any State under the operation of its law" (article 1). The convention defines the obligations of states to these people and their status. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) web site provides access to the 1954 Convention, States Parties, declarations and reservations, and other information. |
| Legal Citation: | 360 UNTS 117 |
| EISIL Categories: | Home >
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Nationality, Statelessness, Refugees & Asylum Home > International Human Rights > Refugees, Asylum, Nationality, Displaced, & Freedom of Movement |
| Keywords: | stateless persons |
| Language(s): | English |
| Document Creator: | UN Economic and Social Council |
| Site Administrator: | High Commissioner for Refugees |
| http://www.unhcr.ch/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/contact?hq=y |
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