Belonging nowhere is a reality for millions of people around the world: it's known as statelessness. Described by some as an overlooked human rights issue, this first episode delves into the history of statelessness and who stateless people are.

Belonging Nowhere: Fadi was born in Lebanon - but technically, he didn't exist

Imagine not being able to attend school, see a doctor or even open a bank account? This can be the life for stateless people, and there are more than 4 million people across the globe who experience it. Living with a disputed nationality can impact lives in all kinds of unseen ways, and has been described by some as an overlooked human rights issue. In this four-part SBS News podcast we ask what it’s like to experience statelessness, how it occurs, and what society can do about it.

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Belonging Nowhere: Fadi was born in Lebanon - but technically, he didn't exist

Belonging Nowhere: Fadi was born in Lebanon - but technically, he didn't exist