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internal displacement. The GP20 Plan of Action was referenced multiple times, including by
Austria, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, as a useful framework for increasing
momentum in addressing internal displacement. The panel report was published in March
2019.25
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New translations of Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement: A good practice
for facilitating engagement of IDPs and promoting their participation is ensuring the Guiding
Principles on Internal Displacement are available in their language. This is particularly
important for IDPs living on the margins of mainstream society. Following the UN Special
Rapporteur`s recommendation during her visit to Niger, translations are now available in
Fulfulde, Kanuri, Tamajaq and Zarma. The Ukrainian translation is also now available with
all other translations on the OHCHR website.26
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Reaching IDPs to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: As
internal displacement is largely a protracted phenomenon, addressing it is a long-term
development challenge. A side event organized by the International Peace Institute in the
margins of the High Level Political Forum discussions on the SDGs explored ways in which
the 2030 Agenda can be leveraged in support of IDPs in light of GP20. Nigeria and other
states with IDPs outlined their experience in including IDPs as part of their SDG roadmap.
The event concluded that the achievement of the SDGs depends on a more collaborative,
joined up and strategic response around collective outcomes to reduce the risks,
vulnerabilities and needs of IDPs.
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GP20 in policy and research discussions: Approximately 20 representatives of civil
society and think tanks discussed the GP20 Plan of Action with the UN Special Rapporteur
at a closed event hosted by the Overseas Development Institute and supported by Christian
Aid in July 2018. The University of London Refugee Law Initiative (RLI) dedicated a
Special IDP Workshop in July 2018 to mark 20 years of the Guiding Principles and revitalise
academic interest and research in IDP issues. The Special Rapporteur held the keynote speech
and with a Closing by the former Special Representative of the Secretary General, Walter
Kaelin. A state-of-the-art report summarizing the new research presented at the workshop
was subsequently developed27.
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Global Protection Cluster GP20 conference and roundtables: GP20 was the theme
of the annual Global Protection Cluster conference in 2018. Protection experts from around
the globe and various organizations discussed protection work for IDPs. One session was
devoted to the GP20 Plan of Action and showcased some Protection Cluster activities being
carried out in support of it from Colombia, Iraq, Niger and Yemen. The Global Protection
Cluster organized two roundtables on internal displacement to mark GP20 during 2018
focusing on internal displacement and peace processes in Kiev on 3 July 2018, and on
political participation of IDPs in Amman on 18 October 2018.
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UNHCR Annual Consultation with NGOs: At UNHCR`s annual consultation with
NGOs, sessions on internal displacement were organized along the four priorities in the GP20
Plan of Action and co-led by NGOs and UNHCR. IDPs and national NGOs brought forward
practical experiences, approaches and recommendations from numerous countries, including
Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, India, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Sudan,
Sri Lanka and Ukraine. National NGOs can help strengthen the evidence-base on internal
displacement through research and development of regional frameworks and indicators for
durable solutions. Key enablers for durable solutions include securing political will, ensuring
a principled approach, and investing in collaborative processes that support national
responsibility for IDPs.
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Global Faith Leaders call on states to support IDPs and GP20: A letter from 57
religious leaders launched during the September 2018 UN General Assembly called on the
international community to step up protection for IDPs and urges UN Member States to
support the GP20 Plan of Action. 28 The faith leaders encouraged leaders of national
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https://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/G18/368/42/PDF/G1836842.pdf?OpenElement.
https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/IDPersons/Pages/Standards.aspx#languages.
https://rli.sas.ac.uk/sites/default/files/files/Revitalising%20IDP%20Research_RLI%20Review.pdf.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/19/all-those-who-are-displaced-by-crisis-and-conflict-
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