31 STATELESSNESS HOTSPOTS OF BEIRUT Since its creation in 1920, Lebanon has been a magnet for migrants and refugees from various backgrounds, drawn to Beirut and its metropolitan area for its relative liberalism and abundant opportunities. As a result, numerous individuals have settled in these areas, contributing to the formation of low-income neighborhoods and slums. These regions witness the convergence of statelessness hotspots. Main survey Parent survey By 1920, Beirut had begun to establish itself as a thriving metropolis, rapidly integrating into the global economy under the influence of the French Mandate. Its cosmopolitan nature and economic prosperity became a magnet for international refugees, nomadic populations, and economic migrants from rural Lebanon. These individuals played a significant role in the formation and expansion of slums, informal settlements and low-income suburbs within the city. The phenomenon of statelessness predominantly stems from these waves of migration. Consequently, areas with high concentrations of stateless individuals can be found in informal settlements such as Hay el Gharbi, Horch and Jnah. Additionally, Palestinian camps and nearby settlements like Sabra and Chatila, as well as low-income neighborhoods and suburbs like Bachoura, Basta, Burj Hammoud, and Nabaa, also harbor significant numbers of stateless individuals. 2 3 4 1 1. Horch, Sabra, Chatila and Hay el Gharbi 2. Burj Hammoud and Nabaa 3. Bachoura and Basta 4. Jnah © 2023 Siren Associates. All Rights Reserved.