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Introduction

Crises are forcing record numbers to flee their homes seeking relative safety within or across international borders. The growing complexity and unpredictability of those crises is resulting in increasingly protracted displacement situations, with seemingly insufficient political will to resolve many current crises. Complementing the three recognized durable solutions, more can be done to mitigate the impacts of displacement and address its root causes.

This document frames IOM’s broad, inclusive approach which recognizes the increasingly protracted nature of crisis and associated impacts on displaced populations, as well as on other migrants and affected communities. Predicated on the understanding that core protection and lifesaving needs have been met, IOM’s approach to resolving or mitigating the impacts of forced displacement recognizes mobility as central to allowing people to preserve or increase available resources and opportunities, enabling them to save their lives, access basic assistance and/or to enhance livelihood opportunities.
Supporting mobility can therefore be an effective way to assist those affected by human induced and natural disasters. The progressive nature of seeking resolution to displacement situations is highlighted, with efforts focusing on strengthening coping capacities, fostering selfreliance and creating conducive environments.

Central to IOM’s approach is recognition of the need for systematic efforts across multiple interventions and wide-ranging partnerships to advance resilience, grounded in long-term, evidence-based development action.