Making of a Citizen:

This webinar series will explore the intricate relationship between national identity, citizenship, and the risk of statelessness for ethnic and religious minorities. Citizenship is both an objective fact (you are either formally recognized as a citizen or not) and a subjective experience (do I truly enjoy all the rights of a citizen in this country and what country do I identify with as citizen/feel the strongest attachment to?). While it confers a seemingly immutable identity, its granting depends on national identity, often overlapping with linguistic, religious, and ethnic identity.

We cordially invite scholars, students and all those passionate about human rights and citizenship to join us for this enriching discourse.

Main objective:

• Understanding the Nation-State and National Identity: Explore how citizenship intersects with religion, ethnicity, and language.
• Examining Citizenship: Analyze citizenship as both a legal and social status.
• Identifying Gaps in Human Rights Standards: Evaluate international standards on citizenship laws, focusing on minority rights and protections.

Webinar Dates and Topics:

Time: 2 pm – 4 pm CET

Platform: Zoom

Case Studies:

The webinar series will explore citizenship determination processes (NRC and Foreigner’s Tribunal) in Assam, India, and the Rohingya crisis, using these as primary cases. It will also cover other relevant cases for a comprehensive understanding and meaningful discussions.