‘Major Milestone’ on Solutions to Internal Displacement: Top Adviser
By United Nations, December 4, 2024
Geneva – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has welcomed the adoption of the UN Framework on Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as a “major milestone” in addressing the global issue of internal displacement.
The Framework, adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 4, 2024, provides a comprehensive set of principles and guidelines to guide governments, humanitarian organizations, and other stakeholders in finding durable solutions for IDPs.
“This is a significant step towards ensuring that the millions of people displaced by conflict, violence, and natural disasters around the world receive the protection and assistance they need,” Grandi said.
The Framework focuses on three main areas:
- Prevention of internal displacement: The Framework calls for measures to prevent new displacement, including conflict prevention, early warning systems, and disaster risk reduction.
- Protection and assistance for IDPs: The Framework outlines the rights and entitlements of IDPs, including the right to safety and security, access to basic services, and durable housing solutions.
- Durable solutions for IDPs: The Framework defines durable solutions as those that allow IDPs to return home in safety and dignity, integrate locally, or relocate to another part of the country.
Grandi emphasized that durable solutions for IDPs cannot be achieved without the full participation of IDPs themselves.
“Their voices and perspectives must be heard and taken into account in all decision-making processes,” he said.
The Framework also calls for increased collaboration between governments, humanitarian organizations, and development actors to ensure that durable solutions are sustainable and contribute to building peaceful and inclusive societies.
“This Framework is not just a set of principles,” Grandi said. “It is a roadmap to action that will help us to create a world where no one is forced to flee their home.”
Key Facts about Internal Displacement
- An estimated 59.1 million people are internally displaced worldwide, making it the largest and most neglected humanitarian crisis of our time.
- IDPs are often excluded from legal protection and social services, and they face a heightened risk of violence, exploitation, and abuse.
- Durable solutions for IDPs are essential for preventing protracted displacement, reducing vulnerability, and building peace and stability.
‘Major milestone’ on solutions to internal displacement: Top adviser
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