Everyone has the right to nationality. End statelessness now!
Nils Muižnieks is the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights since April 2012. Prior to his appointment as Commissioner, he held prominent posts, including that of Latvian minister responsible for social integration, anti-discrimination, minority rights, and civil society development, and that of Director of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies – now Latvian Human Rights Centre.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
“I believe everyone has the right to say #IBelong”.
Canada - Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“Statelessness is our collective failure. We have a responsibility to ensure human beings receive the protection and benefits…”
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
“I believe everyone has the right to Nationality.”