A/HRC/29/34 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). 11

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