Protection Amid Chaos: The Creation of Property Rights in Palestinian Refugee Camps by Nadya Hajj | Historical & Political Analysis | Academic Research & Middle East Studies

The right to own property is something we generally take for granted. For refugees living in camps, in some cases for as long as generations, the link between citizenship and property ownership becomes strained. How do refugees protect these assets and preserve communal ties? How do they maintain a sense of identity and belonging within chaotic settings?

Year: 2016