The Advanced Draft: UN-Habitat Framework for Urban Solutions to Internal Displacement is a comprehensive guide for policymakers and program managers, designed to aid in creating responses that are sustainable, scalable, and transformative across short-, medium-, and long-term scenarios. This Framework builds on the momentum of the Secretary General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, urging global stakeholders to view internal displacement not merely as a humanitarian concern but as a priority for development, peace, and climate action (United Nations, 2022).
Recognizing the growing trend of internal displacement within urban environments, the Framework adapts this broader call for reform to the unique challenges and opportunities presented in cities and towns. To foster meaningful and effective responses, the document advocates for three critical ‘shifts in mindset’ to transform current approaches, complemented by five operational principles rooted in these new perspectives. It also outlines six essential programmatic elements that are fundamental to any comprehensive urban displacement response.
Sector by sector, this Framework provides actionable examples to illustrate the substantive shifts required from humanitarian, development, and peace-building entities to address urban displacement effectively. These examples serve as a guide for those looking to implement this change in a practical, measurable way.
For more details, please refer to the full framework provided in the attached PDF below.
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