For decades, Rohingya have been stripped of citizenship, leaving us stateless and excluded. Full recognition as citizens of Myanmar is essential to restore our legal identity, access education, healthcare, and livelihoods, and participate in society. Citizenship is the cornerstone of dignity, security, and peace for our community.
The Rohingya have been systematically denied citizenship, leaving them stateless and excluded from basic rights. Full recognition as citizens of Myanmar is essential for access to education, healthcare, employment, and political participation. Citizenship restores legal identity, security, and dignity, forming the foundation for long-term peace and stability.
They want their Myanmar citizenship to be restored and fully recognized; and they want their voices heard meaningfully in peace efforts.
Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
