11 September 2024 | Palestine, Statelessness
The situation of minors of Palestinian origin born in Belgium highlights two major issues: Is there a Palestinian nationality within the meaning of the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons? What rights do children of Palestinian origin born in...
18 April 2024 | Palestine, Statelessness
Persons of Palestinian origin face difficulties in enforcing Article 10 of the Code of Belgian Nationality (hereafter “CBN”) as regards their children born in Belgium. The main arguments put forward by the courts and civil registrars are based on the issue of whether...
14 April 2022 | Statelessness, Ukrain
Registering children at birth is a crucial mechanism for preventing statelessness. Today in Belgium, there are certain – understandable – difficulties in obtaining Ukrainian passports for Ukrainian newborns. Here is some key information: Under...
