Statelessness and ‘right to have rights’. Importance of citizenship in protecting human rights of stateless communities

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Part One Why Statelessness
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Research design and question
• Defining concepts
• Relevance
• Chapter 2: Statelessness and Right to have Rights
• Human rights with or without citizenship
• Problematising statelessness
• Causes of statelessness
• Chapter 3: Existing International Legal Framework
• Part Two Case Studies and Analyses
• Chapter 4: Case Studies
• Rohingyas in Myanmar
• History and political context
• The humanitarian crisis
• International organisations' response
• Russian-speaking Minority in Latvia and Estonia
• History and political context
• The humanitarian crisis
• International organisations' response
• Chapter 5: Against Statelessness: The Argument for ‘Right to Have Rights'
• Answer to research questions
• Policy and theoretical implications
• Limitations and future recommendations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to explore the complexities of statelessness and its impact on human rights, arguing for the importance of citizenship in protecting the rights of stateless individuals. The author investigates the legal and political frameworks surrounding statelessness, analyzing the causes and consequences of this phenomenon.

• The relationship between citizenship and human rights
• The challenges faced by stateless individuals in accessing basic rights
• The impact of statelessness on social cohesion and stability
• The role of international law and organizations in addressing statelessness
• The argument for a "right to have rights" as a fundamental human right

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the research question and defines key concepts like statelessness, human rights, and citizenship. It highlights the relevance of the study by outlining the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by stateless individuals. Chapter 2 delves into the intricate relationship between human rights and citizenship, exploring how statelessness undermines the enjoyment of fundamental rights. It examines the causes of statelessness, including ethnic persecution, state reformation, and citizenship law loopholes. Chapter 3 analyzes the existing international legal framework for statelessness, highlighting relevant conventions and treaties that address the issue. Chapter 4 presents two case studies: the Rohingyas in Myanmar and the Russian-speaking minority in Latvia and Estonia. These case studies provide insights into the diverse realities and challenges of statelessness in different contexts. Finally, Chapter 5 presents the author's arguments and policy recommendations, advocating for a "right to have rights" as a fundamental human right to address the systemic injustices faced by stateless individuals. The chapter also discusses the limitations of the study and suggests areas for further research.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this dissertation include statelessness, human rights, citizenship, international law, humanitarian crisis, case studies, policy recommendations, "right to have rights," and international organizations. These terms encapsulate the core concepts and themes explored throughout the research.