Education For Stateless Children

EPISODE 3

Unveiling the Struggles of the Stateless

Guest: Maalini Ramalo

Guest Role: Director for Social Protection, DHRRA Malaysia

Duration: 32 min

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In This Episode

Maalini Ramalo highlights the harsh realities faced by stateless communities in Malaysia, including exclusion and life without legal identity.
The episode explores how statelessness affects families—especially children seeking access to education and basic rights.
Her advocacy with DHRRA underscores the urgent need to break the cycle of statelessness and advance inclusion.

Steel yourself for a moving journey as we delve into a subject that often goes unnoticed, unaddressed and has remained hidden in the shadows for far too long: the gripping plight of stateless people.

Joining us in conversation is Maalini Ramalo, a beacon of hope in the fight for the rights and inclusion of stateless communities. As Director for Social Protection at the Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas Malaysia (DHRRA), Maalini has worked tirelessly to break the vicious cycle of statelessness that traps families in Malaysia.

This episode explores the harrowing realities of those without a legal identity and forced to navigate a precarious existence on the fringes of society.

The discussion also uncovers the heart-wrenching realities stateless children face in their quest for education. We’re certain Maalini’s experiences and poignant accounts of these captivating stories will resonate deeply with you.

This is not just another podcast episode but a call to action. Stream this episode right now on your favourite platform!