Episode #
114
Addressing Statelessness in Europe
Episode Summary
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
Madrid in Spain
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
The Stateless Journeys campaign is calling on European governments and the EU to provide the full rights and support owed to stateless refugees and to better prioritise this in asylum and migration policy.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
During the conference it was therefore hugely encouraging to hear Spain’s Sub Secretary of State for the Ministry of Interior, Isabel Goicoeche Aranguren, describe Spain’s strong commitment to prioritising statelessness during its Presidency, and her recognition that the Pact cannot be properly negotiated without addressing statelessness protection issues.
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
In total, the conference was attended by over 200 participants from 34 countries - including stateless changemakers, community-led organisations, NGOs, lawyers, academics, as well as numerous representatives from government, UN and regional institutions.
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
The conference felt like a real step change in crystallising an emerging understanding that stateless people should not only be included in advocacy spaces, but also can and must jointly lead change efforts.
