Africa: Marking 27 Years of the Guiding Principles On Internal Displacement

Africa: Marking 27 Years of the Guiding Principles On Internal Displacement

oday marks the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement - a landmark framework that defines the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and outlines the responsibilities of national governments and other authorities to protect and support them. Since their acknowledgment by the UN Commission on Human Rights in 1998, the Principles have served as a foundation for national and international responses. They have sha…

Joint Statement by the Solutions Champions Marking 27 Years of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). New York/Geneva, 17 April 2025 – Today marks the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement – a landmark framework that defines the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and outlines the responsibilities of national governments and other authorities to protect and support them. Since their acknowledgment by the […]