“I Live in Agony”: the Everyday Insecurity of Rejected Somali Asylum-seekers in Finland

Abstract Finland, like other countries in Europe, has recently implemented restrictive asylum policies intended to deter asylum-seekers. This article uses the concept of everyday insecurity study effects these on lives rejected asylum-seekers from Somalia Finland. Material for this is primarily drawn in-depth individual interviews with people whose claims have been by Finnish authorities. It also informed participatory observations and informal discussions community leaders activists. The argues that new create several ways, including denying them access entitlements. These cause feel powerless when dealing actors such as politicians, bureaucrats, employers, lawyers, social workers, health service providers, their peers. They may unable help themselves or loved ones. subject extreme forms exploitation labor market domains.