Article 15: Right to Nationality
FULL TEXT
Everyone has the right to a nationality.
No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of [their] nationality nor denied the right to change [their] nationality.
Student TEXT
You have the right to be a citizen of your country. No one can take away your citizenship or prevent you from changing your nationality.
Resources
Article 15 in the News
Further Learning
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document in the history of human rights and international relations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Amnesty International
Overview of the UDHR by Amnesty International, an international NGO supporting human rights
30 Articles on the 30 Articles – Article 15: Right to Nationality
Explanatory articles on each right contained in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Video: "Everyone has the right to a nationality!" – European Network on Statelessness
A short video with one woman’s experience as a “stateless” person trying to gain asylum.