Without it, you’re a non-citizen.

Nor do I want to add to the refugee crisis in your countries, God forbid. I am lucky to have my passport. Could you please return it to me? Thank you.

Source: I Am Lucky to Have a Syrian Passport ยท Global Voices

You know what’s even riskier than traveling without a passport? Traveling without one.

Worse, being denied your citizenship outside of the country that provided you with it.

You become a non-entity.