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Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons (1954)
This Convention defines the status and rights of stateless persons and the obligations of states. Malawi acceded in 2009.
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The 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons establishes the legal status and rights of stateless persons, including access to education, employment, and housing. Malawi became a party to the Convention in 2009, strengthening protections for stateless individuals within its borders.
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