Research and reports to give insight into the plight of IDPs and the vulnerabilities that keep them in protracted displacement. The papers also promote policy solutions to close the transition gap from aid dependence to self-reliance.
Guest Article
Lessons learned: Using self-reliance as a bridge to close the transition gap
In this guest blog for the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, I share my experience working with internally displaced persons in Nigeria and lessons learned to close the transition gap from aid-dependence to self-reliance.
Reports
A Multisectoral Approach to Internal Displacement
The multisectoral approach focuses on the overall well-being of displaced persons during the period of displacement with the aim of preparing and equipping them for reintegration into society with dignity.
An Integrated Approach to Rehabilitating IDPs with Dignity
This document outlines a broad framework and implementable principles for achieving long-term rehabilitation objectives for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). This report was referenced by the World Bank publication, “Mental health amongst displaced persons and refugees: making a case for action at the World Bank Group.” It was also featured on the World Bank Blog and the Huffington Post in an article titled “Mental health services in situations of conflict, fragility, and violence: What to do?”
Christmas Cheer Report
The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Christmas Cheer took place on the 20th of December 2017. Since you were not able to be there with us in person, I thought it was important to share my experience with you and hope that you can follow the journey through my eyes to learn more about the plight of IDPs in Nigeria.
Book
Articles
Maintaining the dignity of displaced women and girls (Gender-Lens)
This post originally appeared as my published article on the London School of Economics International Development Blog. Women and girls living in protracted displacement need help with personal and menstrual hygiene, psychosocial support, and protection from gender-based violence. Continue reading here:
Displaced People need humanitarian and development actors working together as a nimble and integrated team.
This post originally appeared on my Linkedin page. To put in clear perspective the impact of the global forced displacement crisis and the lives affected – the UNHCR Mid-Year Trend Statistics shows that more than 1 in every 73 people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes, and this figure continues to rise as new…
Psychosocial support in crises and protracted displacement – leave no one behind
By Toluwalola Kasali Conflict, violence, and human rights violations have forced 50.8 million people to flee their homes and livelihoods to camps and host communities within their countries. To put the magnitude of internal displacement in perspective, 50.8 million people are equivalent to the population size of Chile, Sri Lanka, Norway, Botswana, and Namibia. Displaced…
All rights reserved.
