Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement
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Based upon existing international humanitarian
law and human rights instruments, these Guiding Principles are to serve
as an international standard to guide governments as well as international
humanitarian and development agencies in providing assistance and protection
to IDPs.
Aiming to raise awareness of the needs of
IDPs, mobilise support within the humanitarian community and help field
colleagues to find solutions in terms of protection and assistance needs
of the internally displaced, the Principles will also assist governments
in providing for the security and well-being of their displaced populations.
In addition, they aim to enhance the capacity of the UN as a whole to respond
to situations of internal displacement as well as to promote strong co-ordination
and a clearer division of institutional responsibilities and adequate support
to operational agencies.
The Guiding Principles are also available
in French,
Spanish,
Russian,
and Arabic.