IDP

Introduction

The historic Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the government and the CPN/Maoists offer a breakthrough opportunity to resolve the fate of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Granting those that had to flee their homes due to the conflict the opportunity to return safely and reintegrate socially and economically is key for lasting peace.
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Government Policy

Government
The current government of Nepal has established a task force to develop a new and comprehensive IDP Policy. A draft policy has been shared with the UN who has provided written comments. It is essential that the new policy is in line with international standards and it is particularly important that the new policy recognizes that in Nepal people have been displaced by both sides of the conflict. There is a pressing need for implementation and clear operational instructions and sufficient resources must be given to assist those who wish to return. The UN is ready to continue to provide technical input as soon as requested by the Government.
United Nations Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement
UN Guiding Principle (English)
UN Guiding Principle (Nepali)

Maps
Nepal: Number of IDP facilitated Returns from February to August, 06.	Nepal: IDP 'Who is doing what where?' Material Assistance.	Nepal: IDP 'Who is doing what where?' Facilitation of return.

Coordination

Meetings
3W
United Nations
Lead Agencies on Internal Displacement in Nepal:
- UNHCR
- OHCHR

Others:
- OCHA
- UNDP/Rural Urban Partnership Programme
- UNESCO
- UNFPA
- UNICEF
- World Food Programme
INGOs
- Action Aid
- Action Contre la Faim
- Alternatives
- CARITAS
- International Nepal Fellowship
- Lutheran World Federation
- Medecins Sans Frontiere
- OCKENDEN
- OXFAM
- PLAN
- Save The Children Norway
- Save The Children US
- Terre Des Hommes - United Mission to Nepal
- World Vision

Media Campaign

OHCHR, OCHA and UNHCR launched a joint public information campaign on the issue of IDPs.

Video Slot:
IDP campaign television slot (View this video at YouTube.com)
UN Joint Press statement on IDPs

Latest Reports & Studies

OCHA Thematic Report: The Internally Displaced Persons - current Status

Inter – Agency IDP Mission Report Eastern Region 18 -29 May 2006

Inter – Agency IDP Mission Report Mid Western Region, 9 – 16 December 2005

Definition

Who is an IDP?

"Persons and groups who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes or places of habitual residence, in particular as a result of or in order to avoid the effects of armed conflict, situations of generalized violence, violations of human rights or natural or humanmade disasters, and who have not crossed an internationally recognized border."

UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.

Links

Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)