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safe and peaceful societies and strong institutions; (f) partnership: to catalyse global
solidarity for sustainable development.
39.
The synthesis report recognizes increasingly negative displacement trends. In the
section on “dignity” it states that no society can reach its full potential if whole segments of
that society are excluded from participating in, contributing to, and benefiting from
development. It notes that the agenda “must not exclude migrants, refugees, displaced
persons, or persons affected by conflict and occupation”. The chapter entitled “A synthesis”
states that particular attention should be given to countries in situations of fragility and
conflict and the specific conditions of each country should be addressed. There is a
consistent call to “leave no one behind” and ensure equality, non-discrimination, equity and
inclusion. The report states: “We must pay special attention to the people, groups and
countries most in need. We need to include the poor, children, adolescents, youth and the
aged, as well as the unemployed, rural populations, slum dwellers, persons with disabilities,
indigenous peoples, migrants, refugees and displaced persons, vulnerable groups and
minorities. These also include those affected by climate change.”
40.
On “justice”, the report highlights the need “to rebuild and reintegrate societies
better after crises and conflicts. We must address State fragility, support internally
displaced persons and contribute to resilience of people and communities. Reconciliation,
peacebuilding and State-building are critical for countries to overcome fragility and develop
cohesive societies and strong institutions. These investments are essential to retaining the
gains of development and avoiding reversals in the future”. Finally, the report emphasizes
that “we must, inter alia, address inequalities in all areas, agreeing that no goal or target be
considered met unless met for all social and economic groups.”
41.
The synthesis report provides a clear call to include IDPs. Political negotiations
continue in 2015 and will culminate in a Special Summit on Sustainable Development, to
be attended by Heads of State and Government, in New York from 25 to 27 September, at
which the post-2015 development agenda and the sustainable development goals will be
adopted. The Special Rapporteur stresses the need for the ongoing discussions to address
displacement. Displacement concerns must also be addressed in the formulation of
indicators for targets whose implementation can affect the well-being of IDPs, including
those relating to resilience and disaster risk reduction; equal opportunity; and social,
economic political inclusion.
D.
Durable solutions and development for internally displaced persons
42.
Durable solutions for IDPs and sustainable development goals are inherently
linked and mutually reinforcing. Durable solutions envisage three scenarios: sustainable
reintegration in the place of origin (return); sustainable local integration in areas where
IDPs take refuge (local integration); or sustainable integration in another part of the
country.14 IDPs must be able to make decisions voluntarily, through informed choice, on
solutions that meet their needs. Freeing IDPs from the cycle of dependency is the key goal
of durable solutions and is best achieved by their inclusion in development strategies and
rights-based approaches that recognize and respond to their unique situations. Walter Kälin,
former Representative of the Secretary-General on the human rights of internally displaced
persons, stated in his 2009 report: “A durable solution is achieved when internally
displaced persons no longer have any specific assistance and protection needs that are
14
Inter-Agency Standing Committee, IASC Framework on Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced
Persons (Washington, D.C., The Brookings Institution – University of Bern Project on Internal
Displacement, 2010).
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