Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are individuals or groups who have been forced or obliged to flee or leave their homes or places of habitual residence, particularly as a result of or in order to avoid the effects of armed conflict, situations of generalized violence, violations of human rights, or natural or human-made disasters, and who have not crossed an internationally recognized state border. IDPs face numerous challenges, including lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water, shelter, and healthcare, as well as increased vulnerability to violence, exploitation, and discrimination. The displacement of IDPs is often protracted, with many unable to return to their homes for years or even decades due to ongoing insecurity or the destruction of their communities. Governments have the primary responsibility to protect and assist IDPs within their jurisdiction, but often lack the capacity or willingness to do so effectively. As a result, international humanitarian organizations play a crucial role in providing assistance and protection to IDPs, working in coordination with national authorities and local communities to address their needs and support durable solutions to their displacement, such as voluntary return, local integration, or resettlement elsewhere in the country.
displacement, humanitarian, conflict, disaster, protection, assistance
CITATION : "Robert Anderson. 'Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=432143 (Accessed on October 08, 2024)"
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