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Whither International Efforts for Internally Displaced Persons?

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  • Thomas G. Weiss

    (Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York)

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Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) now comprise the main war victims, and are probably twice as numerous as refugees. Paradoxically, a legal framework and a special institution exist for the latter whereas neither exists for the former. This serious structural flaw in the international humanitarian system has been recognized with the appointment of a representative of the UN Secretary-General on internally displaced persons. Over the last half decade, international discourse has changed and guiding principles have been developed for dissemination. It is time for action to replace oratory. A review of the progress to date and gaps in the present coverage for IDPs provide the background for analyzing intergovernmental options currently under consideration.

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  • Thomas G. Weiss, 1999. "Whither International Efforts for Internally Displaced Persons?," Journal of Peace Research, Peace Research Institute Oslo, vol. 36(3), pages 363-373, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:joupea:v:36:y:1999:i:3:p:363-373
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    1. Ana María Ibánez & Andrea Velásquez, 2006. "El Proceso De Identificación De Víctimas De Los Conflictos Civiles: Una Evaluación Para La Población Desplazada En Colombia," Documentos CEDE 2537, Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Economía, CEDE.

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