9th Liberalism Conference: Borders and Belonging in a Globalised World
IDEAS’ 9th Liberalism Conference this year aims to be a space for understanding and dialogue with regard to statelessness, asylum-seekers and refugees.
This year’s theme, “𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱”, will discuss a variety of thematic issues related to the context of statelessness and refugees.
Unlike previously, this year’s Conference is formatted differently where we host concurrent breakout sessions that will cover the topics of refugees and statelessness among families and children.
Highlighted Videos:
Keynote Address by Karima El Korri:
Panel Discussion:
Inclusion and Dignity: Holistic Approaches to Statelessness, Refugee, and Displacement Challenges
This panel session, titled “Inclusion and Dignity: Holistic Approaches to Statelessness, Refugee, and Displacement Challenges” was joined by Dr Richard Marshall, Senior Economist, Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (RCO) and Dr Aslam Abdul Jalil, Senior Lecturer, International Institute of Public Policy & Management, Universiti Malaya and moderated by the Acting CEO of IDEAS, Aira Azhari.
Breakout Sessions:
Session 1: Debunking refugee myths and stereotypes
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Portrayal of refugees by the media in Malaysia by Elroi Yee
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Social cohesion should be a news value by Elroi Yee
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Sense of belonging and feeling of alienation by Aunger Aung
Session 2: Impact of statelessness on communities
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The way forward to provide a safe space for stateless individuals
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Many dangers of the persistence of statelessness by Cikgu Rahayu
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How is statelessness manufactured? By Prof Dr Rodziana Mohamed Razali