79 DOM STATELESSNESS: MARGINALS AMONG MARGINALS The combination of being stateless and of Dom origins doubles the vulnerabilities. The difference between Dom stateless and others stateless range from their salaries to their access to healthcare, as well as their high rate of early marriages, which in turn adds to the negative perceptions about them. Stateless persons of Dom origins tend to live in informal settlements where undignified lodgings are the norm. In this respect, 54% of the Dom stateless live in sub-standard shelters. In addition, 54% of Dom stateless encourage their daughters to get married to improve their situation, which is considerably higher than among the non-Dom respondents (31%). Moreover, 32% would encourage their daughter to get married even if she were underage. Another aspect of their vulnerability within the general stateless population is shown through their salaries. In fact, data revealed that Dom stateless respondents earn on average 7,650,000 LBP per month, which is almost half of the amount earned by non-Dom stateless which is around 13,500,000 LBP. “ 30% 54% of underage marriages among married Dom stateless respondents, compared to 8% among non-Dom respondents of Dom stateless live in sub-standard shelters within informal settlements and Palestinian camps Fig 32. Do you have access to healthcare? Dom stateless earn 44% less than other stateless respondents Fig 33. How do you access healthcare? (multiple selection) 87% 47% You think they would ever help us Nawar? They would Never! 44% 60% 58% 27% 53% 40% Non Dom Dom — Dom stateless man in Hamra Yes 9% Dispensary Pharmacy Hospital Private Clinic No © 2023 Siren Associates. All Rights Reserved.