S04E06: EXCLUDED FROM BIRTH TO DEATH. Solving statelessness in Thailand

Fractured

In this episode of the Fractured Podcast together with our guest Duniya Aslam Khan, an external relations officer at UNHCR, delve into the complex issue of statelessness. We discuss the global prevalence of statelessness, particularly in Thailand, and the recent developments regarding citizenship for stateless people. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by stateless people, including lack of access to basic rights and services, and the importance of legal documentation. Duniya shares her insights from her extensive experience in the field, emphasizing the need for awareness and advocacy to address the plight of stateless individuals. This conversation delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding statelessness, including its causes, impacts, and the efforts being made globally to address it. Rasheed discusses personal experiences with statelessness, the stigma attached to it, and the importance of education and awareness in fostering acceptance. We also highlight the specific challenges faced by stateless individuals in Thailand, the cumbersome processes involved in gaining nationality, and the role of gender discrimination in perpetuating statelessness.

SPECIAL GUEST: Duniya Aslam Khan: External Relations Officer at UNHCR

Some articles and a video about the subject:

https://www.jointdatacenter.org/literature_review/status-of-the-stateless-population-in-thailand-how-does-stigma-matter-in-their-life/#:~:text=They%20are%20individuals%20who%20migrated,with%20distinct%20languages%20and%20culture.

https://www.unicef.org/thailand/endstatelessness#:~:text=for%20every%20child.-,Statelessness%20in%20Thailand,with%20approximately%20169%2C241%20being%20children.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/11/1156396

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mDYzzmLahk&ab_channel=CNAInsider

https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/news-comment-thailand-takes-major-step-towards-ending-statelessness

https://www.unhcr.org/ibelong/thousands-of-stateless-people-given-nationality-in-thailand/

https://mekongmigration.org/?p=6729

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