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Statelessness and Citizenship - A Comparative Study on the Benefits of Nationality (Hardcover)
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Statelessness and Citizenship - A Comparative Study on the Benefits of Nationality (Hardcover)
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that
there are more than 12 million stateless people in the world. The
existence of stateless populations challenges some central tenets
of international law and contemporary human rights discourses, yet
only a very small number of states have made measurable progress in
helping individuals acquire or regain citizenship. This fascinating
study examines positive developments in eight countries and
pinpoints the benefits of citizenship now enjoyed by formerly
stateless persons. The expert contributors present an original
comparative study that draws upon legal and political analysis as
well as empirical research (incorporating over 120 interviews
conducted in eight countries), and features the documentary
photography of Greg Constantine. The benefits of citizenship over
statelessness are identified at both community and individual
level, and include the fundamental right to enjoy a nationality, to
obtain identification documents, to be represented politically, to
access the formal labor market and to move about freely. Gaining or
reacquiring citizenship helps eliminate isolation and solicits the
empowerment of individuals, collectively and personally. Such
changes are of considerable importance to the advancement of a
human rights regime based on dignity and respect. This highly
original and thought-provoking book will strongly appeal to a
wide-ranging audience including academics, researchers, students,
human rights activists and government officials with an interest in
a diverse range of fields encompassing law, international studies,
public policy, human rights and citizenship.
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