What Is It Like to Be an Undocumented Asylum Seeker in the Netherlands?
Fear, anxiety, trauma. Being undocumented leaves long-term scars. Excluded from society, illegalized migrants are denied the right to work, rent a house, or study.
In this third and final episode of our podcast series on migration and asylum ahead of the 2024 Dutch elections, City Rights Radio explores one of the most complex and pressing issues today: the marginalization of undocumented migrants.
Our host Joygail Caupain speaks with:
• Nadine, an undocumented refugee activist whose asylum request has been refused, sharing her struggle for dignity and survival.
• Mo (Mohamed Bah), founder of City Rights Radio, who reflects on his own past experiences of being undocumented and the fight for recognition.
Their stories provide a clear picture of the personal and societal impact of being undocumented while offering insights and solutions to challenge this system of exclusion.
Find the linked article on OneWorld for further reading!
Created by: Mohamed Bah, Riccardo Biggi, Joygail Caupain, Savannah Koolen, and Malou Lintmeijer.
Supported by Ben & Jerry’s.
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