Human rights of internally displaced persons in the context of the Post-2015 development agenda 2015, para. 70
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IDPs frequently belong to national, ethnic or religious minorities who, due to historical, geopolitical, social and other factors, may face varying degrees of discrimination, social and economic marginalization and sometimes violence on the basis of their identity. They may be excluded or marginalized in national development programmes, even during periods of peace. During times of instability and conflict, they are vulnerable to violence and displacement by larger population groups, members of which may dominate the government, the police and military forces and other public bodies, including those with responsibility for national development goals.
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)
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
Ethnic minorities
Persons on the move
Year
2015
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Other
Reference
SR Internally Displaced Persons, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/34, para. 70.