Apply for Membership

• Please select the Membership TypePlease select....IndividualInstitutional

For Individual Members

• These include individuals not representing any organization but are actively working in the sector of nationality rights and statelessness who may or may not be based in the Asia Pacific region. The following individuals are eligible to become members:• Activists
• Affected Persons
• Academics
• Freelance Researchers
• Journalists
• Youth leaders
An individual employed by the UN agencies, government, or inter-governmental bodies is not eligible to become an individual member of SDCC. Individuals that are employed on a contractual basis for not more than three months are eligible to become individual members.

• Full Name

• Email

• Contact Number

• Preferred Mode of ContactPlease select....WhatsAppSignalEmail

• Country of Birth

• Current Country of Residence

• GenderPlease select....MaleFemaleOthersPrefer not to say

• Organizational Affiliation and Role (if applicable)

• LinkedIn or Facebook Account

• Profession/Occupation

• Are you a person with lived experience of statelessness applying for individual membership? Persons with lived experience of statelessness include stateless persons, formerly stateless persons and persons impacted by discriminatory nationality laws and practices.Please select....YesNoOthers

• If yes, can you explain your situation only if you are comfortable sharing. Please note that your information will be kept confidential.

For Institutional Members

• These include organizations and institutions working in the field of statelessness and/or nationality rights in the Asia Pacific region. The following institutions are eligible to become institutional members:• Civil society organizations (registered or unregistered
• Research and academic institutions
• Informal or loose networks/groups/collectives
• Media organizations
UN organizations, governments, or inter-governmental bodies are not eligible to become institutional members.The organization needs to appoint only one representative to participate in the Coalition’s work and meetings. The organization may appoint a proxy in case the representative is not able to attend any meetings or participate in any events organized by SDCC-AP after approval from the Steering Committee.

• Organization Name

• Organization Email

• Country of Operation of the Institution

• Focal Person

• Organization's LinkedIn or Facebook Account

• Would your organisation classify as an organisation that is stateless-led or an impact-led organisation? Stateless or impacted persons led organizations refer to registered or unregistered collectives that are led or co-led with persons with lived experience of statelessness. This could be in the form of senior leadership or Board Members.Please select....YesNoOthers

• If yes, please explain how your organization classifies as an organization led by stateless persons and impacted persons.

• Do you have any prior Experience with Statelessness or Citizenship Issues?Please select....YesNoOthers

• If yes, please describe your experience related to statelessness and dignified citizenship (max 2000 characters). If no, please mention why you are interested in a coalition that predominantly works on citizenship and statelessness issues.

• Please describe your motivation behind joining the Coalition (max 2000 characters).

• How do you plan to contribute to the Coalition’s work? (max 2000 characters).

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Promoting fairness, integrity, and transparency within SDCC-AP• As part of our commitment to good governance, all members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. This helps ensure that decision-making within SDCC-AP remains transparent, inclusive, and free from undue influence.Please complete this section truthfully so that the Coalition can uphold its values of accountability, fairness, and dignified participation for all. All information shared will remain confidential and will not affect your eligibility for membership.

Conflict of Interest Declaration

• Please respond to the following questions truthfully and to the best of your knowledge. Check all that apply and provide brief details where relevant.Institutional and Financial InterestsI or a family member currently hold a position (employee, consultant, board member, etc.) in an organization that is a member of SDCC-AP.I or a family member may benefit financially or otherwise from decisions made by SDCC-AP.I have an ownership interest in an organization that may receive funding or contracts from SDCC-AP.NoneOther

• I hereby declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to disclose any potential or actual conflicts of interest as they arise. I agree to comply with the Conflict of Interest Policy of SDCC-AP and understand that failure to do so may result in my ineligibility for certain roles or responsibilities within the Coalition.Please select....YesNo

Code of Conduct

Respect, integrity, and collaboration are at the heart of SDCC-AP.• Please take a few minutes to read the SDCC-AP Code of Conduct before completing this section. It outlines the standards of behaviour expected of all members and ensures that our Coalition remains safe, inclusive, and values-driven.

• Having read the SDCC-AP Code of Conduct, do you agree to uphold and abide by it as a condition of your membership?Please select....YesNo