Roadmap for the next three years: thematic priorities of the new mandate-holder 2017, para. 74
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As those with primary responsibility, States affected by internal displacement must recognize and better adhere to their commitments under international human rights and humanitarian law and standards, firstly to prevent internal displacement, and to respond better when displacement occurs. Where possible, shifting the focus back towards the primary responsibility of States at all phases of displacement is necessary and will allow international humanitarian partners to more rapidly move on from protracted humanitarian assistance programmes. This will allow them to focus on new, critical displacement situations in which States are unable to respond effectively, as well to undertake more strategic resilience-building and recovery activities alongside development partners.
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons