Problem
Refusal to grant citizenship
Other Names:
Refusal to grant nationality Nature:
Refusal to grant nationality signifies a denial of political rights and rights of protection by a state. It may result in the creation of refugees and statelessness, the possibility of foreign extradition and a restriction on the freedom of movement. Refusal to grant nationality is very closely connected with deprivation of nationality which may occur if a new nationality is granted. Countries may refuse to grant asylum to persons exiled for political reasons or for particular misdemeanours; countries may refuse to give equal national status to ethnic groups.
Incidence:
In 1990 in Japan, as an example, 650,000 Koreans still living in Japan three generations after they were brought there as labourers continue to be refused citizenship.
Broader Problems:
Ethnic discriminationRestrictions on recognition of nationalityDiscrimination against immigrants and aliens Related Problems:
Unreported birthsDeprivation of nationalityVulnerability of nuclear power sourcesForced repatriation of prisoners of war Aggravates:
ExpulsionStatelessnessPolitical refugeesImpediments to extraditionRestrictions on freedom of movement among countriesRefusal to issue travel documents, passports, visas Reduced By:
NaturalizationStrategies:
Acquiring citizenshipReinventing citizenshipRefusing to grant nationalityGranting nationality Subject(s):
Government → CitizenshipSocietal Problems → Deprivation
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST