Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

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2021-03-03: António Vitorino, Director General, IOM speaking during the virtual Aswan Forum : Addressing Forced Displacement in National Planning and Peace Processes.

DISPLACEMENT - Uncertain Journeys, curated by the University of the Arts London, with the presence of artist Lucy Orta.

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Sand from the river is carried out on a boat which is used as a mixture for cement in construction works around kerala. An early morning scene at a tributary river of periyar the chalakudy puzha.

إدخال شاحنات من الأسمنت للإعمار عبر معبر كرم أبو سالم

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Just playing with displacement maps.

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Art met policy at the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25)

The PDD partnered with the COAL (Coalition for Art and Sustainable Development) Prize and DISPLACEMENT: Uncertain Journeys to bring the work of artists from around the world on the issue of displacement related to disasters and the adverse effects of climate change to the UN COP25. Spread over three days, the work of the ten finalists of the 2019 COAL Prize were showcased at COP25 to initiate exchanges on the topic through artwork. The winner of the Prize engaged with policymakers and other conference participants in conversation at the official side-event of the Warsaw International Mechanism (WIM) Task Force on Displacement (TFD) and at the award ceremony at the French Pavilion. The events took place at IFEMA Feria de Madrid, Spain, in December 2019.

Returning IDPs came back with the property they could take, usually furniture, kitchen materials. Unless they are provided with shelter that protects against rain, their property will be destroyed with rain.

Credit: IDMC/Nina Sluga

Dismaland Bemusement Park Jimmy Cauty Major of the ADP The Aftermath Displacement Principle

#Iran's IRGC dictates the fighting on the ground by the pro-Assad coalition, controls the #Syria-#Iraq and Syria-#Lebanon border crossings, and tailors the forcible displacement in the liberated areas based on the ethnic element

#IranOutOfSyria

The fourth meeting of the Advisory Committee took place from 1-3 March 2023 and served as an opportunity to shape the PDD’s next phase, post-2023 and elaborate input to the strategy review process.

The meeting allowed participants to exchange and share their latest work and ongoing or planned initiatives around the topic of disaster displacement. Above all, it provided the opportunity to plan future collaborative engagement and formulate strategic advice for the PDD’s next steps.

Alex Lim from Pimodi Photography volunteer to shoot for DISPLACEMENTS - A Community Arts Project in the heart of Mt Sophia/Selegie on 08 June 2013. [www.13wilkieterrace.com/events]

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

إدخال شاحنات من الأسمنت للإعمار عبر معبر كرم أبو سالم

Police insist on displacement of human rainforest.

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Group show at chashama gallery in NYC from August 7-23rd with the opening scheduled for August 11 from 6-8PM. If you live in NYC or anywhere close, come check it out - I'm part of it! :)

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Arisen to voiceless unattainable peaks

I meet no end, for all is boundless

-Sri Aurobindo

Troon beach in light mist Fuji F30 digital compact

A generative typography using pixel image displacement to cut a text image into strips.

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

www.ismailfarouk.com

College exercise to create a image on a textured surface using the Photoshop displacement filter.

Campaign on the report: Internal Displacement in the NorthernTriangle of Central America, published in August 2019

Read the report: www.oas.org/en/iachr/reports/pdfs/InternalDisplacement.pdf

Read the practical guide: www.oas.org/en/iachr/reports/pdfs/Guide-InternalDisplacem...

Go to the multimedia site: cidhoea.wixsite.com/triangulonorte/english

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Broadway

UN Launches Appeal for USD 100 million to Assist those Affected by Fighting in Anbar, Iraq

Baghdad, 05 March 2014 - The United Nations Iraq and the Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement today launched an appeal to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the ongoing fighting in Anbar Province. The Strategic Response Plan will benefit up to 240,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as well as those within host communities, and those stranded in conflict affected areas in Anbar province. The plan calls for USD 103.7 million to cover the provision of assistance in Non Food Items/Shelter, Protection, Health, Food, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Logistics.

"Since the beginning of the year the UN Humanitarian Agencies have been working in Anbar Province and across Iraq to address the humanitarian needs of those affected by the fighting. UN and NGO resources however are diminishing rapidly as the crisis enters its third month. The Strategic Response Plan, if well resourced, will enable the UN and our partner agencies to continue supporting the humanitarian efforts of the local and national authorities”, said the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq (SRSG), Mr. Nickolay Mladenov in his introductory remarks.

Mr. Mladenov spoke of the risks that the situation in Anbar presents for the rest of the country but also of the need for Iraqis to unite against the threat of terrorism. "Those fleeing the fighting have been welcomed in a true spirit of solidarity across the country -- in Karbala, Salah al Din, Erbil, Baghdad and elsewhere. The UN stands ready, once security has been restored, to work with the local authorities in reconstruction and rebuilding of livelihoods in Anbar as well as in addressing issues of political, social and economic inclusion" he said.

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الأمم المتحدة تطلق نداء لجمع 100 مليون دولار لمساعدة المتضررين من جراء القتال في محافظة الأنبار

بغداد 5 آذار 2014 : أطلقت الأمم المتحدة في العراق ووزارة الهجرة والمهجرين العراقية اليوم نداءً لتلبية الاحتياجات الفورية الإنسانية لمئات الآلاف من الأشخاص المتضررين جراء القتال الدائر في محافظة الأنبار. وستعمل خطة الاستجابة الاستراتيجية إعانة أكثر من 240,000 فرداً من النازحين وكذلك أولئك الذين يعيشون داخل المجتمعات المضيفة والذين تقطعت بهم السبل في مناطق الصراع في محافظة الأنبار. وتدعو الخطة الى جمع مبلغ قدره 103,7 مليون دولار أمريكي لتغطية نفقات توفير المساعدات المتمثلة بالمواد غير الغذائية والمأوى والحماية والصحة والغذاء ومستلزمات الصرف الصحي والنظافة العامة والخدمات اللوجيستية.

وتحدث المُمثل الخاص للأمين العام للأمم المتحدة في العراق السيد نيكولاي ملادينوف في ملاحظاته الافتتاحية قائلاً "منذ مطلع هذا العام شرعت الوكالات الإنسانية التابعة للأمم المتحدة بالعمل في محافظة الأنبار وعموم العراق لتلبية الإحتياجات الإنسانية للمتضررين من القتال. وبدخول الأزمة شهرها الثالث، أخذت موارد الأمم المتحدة والمنظمات غير الحكومية بالنفاد بسرعة. ان خطة الاستجابة الاستراتيجية إذا ما مولت تمويلاً كافياً، فأنها ستمكن الأمم المتحدة ووكالاتنا الشريكة من الإستمرار في دعم الجهود الإنسانية التي تبذلها السلطتان المحلية والوطنية".

وتحدث السيد ملادينوف عن المخاطر التي يفرزها الوضع في الأنبار على بقية أنحاء البلاد، كما وأشار أيضاً عن حاجة العراقيين للتوحد بوجه تهديدات الإرهاب. "ان أولئك الذين فروا من القتال قد أستقبلوا بروح التضامن الحقيقية في مختلف أنحاء البلاد – في كربلاء وصلاح الدين وأربيل وبغداد وفي أماكن أخرى. وأن الأمم المتحدة تقف على أهبة الإستعداد، حالما يستتب الأمن، للعمل مع السلطات المحلية لإعادة إعمار وبناء سبل العيش في الأنبار اضافة الى معالجة قضايا المشاركة السياسية والإجتماعية والإقتصادية".

Alex Lim from Pimodi Photography volunteer to shoot for DISPLACEMENTS - A Community Arts Project in the heart of Mt Sophia/Selegie on 08 June 2013. [www.13wilkieterrace.com/events]

Managing Forced Displacement in Africa

How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons

Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.

Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.

Speakers

H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks

Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius

Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks

U.S. Representative from California

Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks

Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana

Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda

H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania

H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende

Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda

Matthew Reynolds

Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR

Ger Duany

Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR

Nancy Lindborg, moderator

President, U.S. Institute of Peace

DISPLACEMENT - Uncertain Journeys, curated by the University of Arts London with the presence of artist Lucy Orta.

DISPLACEMENT - Uncertain Journeys, curated by the University of Arts London with the presence of artist Lucy Orta.

DISPLACEMENT - Uncertain Journeys, curated by the University of Arts London with the presence of artist Lucy Orta.

DISPLACEMENT - Uncertain Journeys, curated by the University of Arts London with the presence of artist Lucy Orta.