Abstract

This study aimed to explore the daily life experiences of stateless Afghans in Iran and to describe their resilience strategies that enabled them to manage life deprivations. Using narrative analysis, we interviewed 34 individual stateless Afghans in Iran. Four main themes were identified in their daily life experiences: ignored as nonexistent, second-class Muslims, institutional discrimination, and unpredictability of the future. In terms of resilience strategies, three main themes emerged: cohesive community support, the role of religion, and ideological exploitation. Policy improvements are suggested to decrease discrimination and law amendments to provide a legal presence for Afghans residing in Iran.

摘要

本研究旨在探讨在伊朗的无国籍阿富汗人的日常生活经历，并描述使他们能够应对生活剥夺的复原力策略。使用叙述分析，我们采访了伊朗的 34 名无国籍阿富汗人。在他们的日常生活经历中确定了四个主要主题：被忽视为不存在的二等穆斯林、制度性歧视和未来的不可预测性。在弹性策略方面，出现了三个主要主题：有凝聚力的社区支持、宗教的作用和意识形态剥削。建议改进政策以减少歧视，并建议修改法律，为居住在伊朗的阿富汗人提供合法居留权。