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Understanding the climate change-statelessness nexus in the Asia Pacific and what to do about it

  • A/Prof Radha Govil, Hannah Gordon & Aashish Yadav,

Climate change is intensifying statelessness in the Asia-Pacific. But there are simple, practical steps that countries in the region can take.

Recognition without sovereignty: Statehood and the fragmentation of Palestine

  • Dr. Shahd Qannam,

The recent wave of State recognition of Palestine allows States to claim alignment with international law but may exclude Palestinians from statelessness protection.

How stateless Rohingya women and children are navigating vulnerability in Thailand and Malaysia

  • Zoe Bell, Bina D’Costa, Michelle Godwin, Amporn Marddent, Khin & Hamidah Abdul Salam.,

Stateless Rohingya from Myanmar in Thailand and Malaysia live in constant fear of violence, detention and other risks.

The marriage question: How does statelessness impact marriage and family life in Pakistan?

  • A/Prof Humera Iqbal & Tahera Hasan,

Marriage is at the heart of life in Pakistan, but for undocumented Pakistani Bengalis it’s constrained by identity requirements.

Invisible populations and legal blind spots: Statelessness in Indonesia

  • Anak Agung Ayu Nanda Saraswati & Dr Christoph Sperfeldt,

Risks of statelessness in Indonesia often arise from everyday dealings with the state such as difficulty with birth and marriage registration.