#Vacancy UN Development & JIPS_Joint Internal Displacement Profiling Service are looking for a consultant to lead work on strengthening #data on Solutions to #InternalDisplacement from a development perspective. An important contribution to the implementation of the Action Agenda. Apply by 3 May: jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cf…

#InternalDisplacement is a key development challenge, especially in the context of rising food insecurity, conflict & overlapping crises. New global figures to be published tomorrow by our partners IDMC in their #GRID2023 report. Register here ➡️ internal-displacement.org/grid2023

This important #GRID2023 report by IDMC shows the highest number of internally displaced people ever recorded. This means millions of lives upended. More needs to be done to prevent forced displacement and provide durable solutions for #IDPs.

Proud to host the first Cross-Regional Forum on Implementing Laws and Policies on Internal Displacement, gathering government officials to exchange practices on implementing laws and policies. We are grateful to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Paula Gaviria, and facilitators for their expertise.

It is a privilege to gather with government officials from nine countries for the first Cross-Regional Forum on Implementing Laws and Policies on Internal Displacement International Institute of Humanitarian Law with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. There are unique benefits when States learn from each other.

During the UN SG's High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement process, States facing internal displacement challenges made clear that they benefit when they can learn & exchange ideas with others facing similar issues. Grateful to support this peer-to-peer opportunity convened by the Special Rapporteur Paula Gaviria

A remarkable week of sharing of experiences among States on implementing internal displacement laws & policies. Thanks to the participants who brought so much knowledge and passion, the amazing expert facilitators, International Institute of Humanitarian Law for hosting & UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency for making it possible.

Today armed men attacked a camp for displaced people in Lala, Ituri Province. They killed at least 45 people including women and children; 12 were burned alive in their shelters. Every day in Eastern DRC civilians are displaced, raped, murdered. No further comments are needed.

"Today more people than ever before are being forced to flee within their own countries, driven from their homes by conflict, violence, disaster, climate change & human rights abuses." Paula Gaviria speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council. #HRC53

2/2 In her report, Special Rapporteur on #IDPs, Paula Gaviria details her thematic priorities: 🔹#InternalDisplacement due to generalised violence 🔹#Peace processes, agreements, & #PeaceBuilding & IDPs 🔹#ClimateChange & internal displacement 🔹IDP Integration & re-integration

Yesterday I started a working visit to #Ukraine with the IDP Protection Expert Group. We met with ministries & parliamentarians who are working to protect and assist millions of #IDPs Thanks to the Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets for the invitation & UNHCR Ukraine for supporting the mission

We are proud to co-host the first All-Ukrainian 🇺🇦 Forum of IDP Councils, which provides a platform for IDPs to directly influence policies & programs that enable their inclusion & contribution to their new communities. Nothing for the People without the People.

The Irpin community continues to feel strong international support - today we were visited by two foreign delegations. In the morning, we met members of the Defense Committee of the Riksdag of Sweden. In the afternoon, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of

Tomorrow, I'll moderate the panel for Walter Kälin's book launch on "Internal Displacement and the Law," discussing how international law addresses #InternalDisplacement and protects rights, with high-level experts seeking solutions. IDMC Complete info ⬇️

Join me - 18 April at 9am EST - for a conference on the protection of internally displaced people hosted by Refugees International & Georgetown University, with support from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. I'm giving the keynote address alongside expert panelists. Register to join online: refugeesinternational.org/events-and-tes…

ICYMI: We were thrilled to host our global conference on IDPs with Georgetown SFS! IDP leaders, civil society, and other experts, including Paula Gaviria, came together to discuss protection and solutions for IDPs. With thanks to Bosch Stiftung. youtu.be/hsd0fvsukxI

Very happy to co-convene with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency + IPEG w/support of pavalaranee a discussion with 13 govts on #IDP law and policy in #Africa to exchange lessons for addressing common challenges in region with nearly half IDPs in the 🌍

The Cross-Regional Forum on Internal Displacement in Africa is taking place in #Dakar🇸🇳 African governments, #UNHCR, Paula Gaviria, The #IDP Protection Expert Group (iPEG) are gathering to discuss the effective implementation of laws and policies to protect and support.

“Don’t Dim the Light” New expert commentary by Special Rapporteur Paula Gaviria and IPEG members, @wakaelin and Erin Mooney on IDPs as a special category of concern and the urgent need for continued focus and specific attention 🔗 shorturl.at/4YJem