A/HRC/32/35 the Governments of those States, the United Nations and other stakeholders on progress in implementing the Kampala Convention. Before the end of his mandate, he also plans to make working and follow-up visits to Azerbaijan, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria and Ukraine. Iraq 18. The Special Rapporteur undertook an official visit to Iraq from 9 to 15 May 2015. 3 The humanitarian situation of internally displaced persons is grave and strengthening humanitarian assistance and protection must be a high priority. New waves of displacement have increased the pressure on the Government and already overstretched humanitarian partners. Violence perpetrated by the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) appears to be part of a systematic strategy to remove some ethnic and religious communities permanently from areas where they have lived for centuries. 19. The Government must intensify its efforts to protect and assist internally displaced persons on the basis of legal and policy frameworks, conforming to international standards, established to better meet the immediate, medium-term and long-term needs and human rights of such persons. Despite being a middle-income country, the resources of Iraq have diminished and additional donor funding is required to help alleviate the human suffering of internally displaced persons and make progress towards durable solutions for them. The international community must remain a consistent and reliable humanitarian and development partner. Syrian Arab Republic 20. From 16 to 19 May 2015, the Special Rapporteur visited the Syrian Arab Republic. The conflict has caused more than half of the Syrian population to flee their homes, both as internally displaced persons and refugees. Without urgent action to end the conflict hundreds of thousands more are likely to be internally displaced. The extent of the protection and humanitarian needs is overwhelming. While many have made the decision to seek safety outside the country, many who remain internally displaced or besieged in the Syrian Arab Republic are at the greatest risk of violence and violation of their human rights. 21. It is imperative that internally displaced persons receive the attention and protection which they so urgently require within the Syrian Arab Republic. The main responsibility for such persons lies with the Government, however all parties to the conflict must fulfil their responsibilities under international law and relevant standards. Consistent and coordinated responses are required by the Government working in partnership and ensuring free and unfettered access to all affected areas by humanitarian actors. Equally, livelihoods, education and early recovery programmes for internally displaced persons should be stepped-up. The Philippines 22. The Special Rapporteur undertook an official visit to the Philippines from 21 to 31 July 2015.4 Typhoon Haiyan caused the death of thousands and displaced more than 4 million people. The Government has made significant progress in providing transitional homes for internally displaced persons and restoring infrastructure. Progressive policies, such as the “build back better” initiative, seek to mitigate the impact of future events, 3 4 6 See A/HRC/32/35/Add.1. See A/HRC/32/35/Add.3.