A more systematized and equitable response to internally displaced persons outside camps 2012, para. 58
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In the context of global trends such as rapid urbanization, including in less developed States, and a predicted increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters due to the effects of climate change, the phenomena of urban IDPs outside camps is predicted to grow. Both in urban and other settings, host communities and provincial and municipal authorities have a key role in assisting IDPs outside camps, and should be supported in this regard.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Environment
Movement
Person(s) affected
Persons on the move
Year
2012
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Internally Displaced Persons, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/19/54, para. 58.