Abandoned by the World
Stateless people often have minimal, if any, access to basic rights13 August 2007
Everyone has the right to a nationality, according to the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But it is estimated that more than 11 million people in over 70 countries can be classed as "stateless".
The UN defines a stateless person as someone who is not a national of any state under its laws. That means they have no citizenship, no passport, and are without recourse to representation by a nation or government.
Most are not classed as refugees and cannot claim asylum because they are not fleeing persecution or have never even left their long-term homes.
Stateless people experience many of the same economic and social disadvantages as slaves in the ancient world. They often have minimal, if any, access to basic rights such as education and healthcare.
The plight of stateless peoples around the world.
The UN defines a stateless person as someone who is not a national of any state under its laws. That means they have no citizenship, no passport, and are without recourse to representation by a nation or government.
Most are not classed as refugees and cannot claim asylum because they are not fleeing persecution or have never even left their long-term homes.
Stateless people experience many of the same economic and social disadvantages as slaves in the ancient world. They often have minimal, if any, access to basic rights such as education and healthcare.
The plight of stateless peoples around the world.
Palestnian's In Canada
Photographing 'nowhere people'
Labels: Human Rights, Humanity, Palestinian Diaspora
posted by HRM Deborah of Israel and the Messenger of Peace at 3:06 AM
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