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Peace is key solution to displacement, United Nations says

The international body noted that refugee camps continuing for decades do not represent success.

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Peace is key solution to displacement, United Nations says - world - Ratopati, Khabarhub, Reporters Nepal

In short

  • Ending conflict is the primary and most sustainable solution to displacement.
  • Refugee camps remaining active for decades do not indicate true success.
  • Safe environments must be created for people wanting to return home.

Global authorities noted that refugee camps operating for decades after emergencies do not represent success. Officials emphasised that children should not inherit displacement trauma from their parents across generations, according to reports from New York. The international organisation stated that lasting peace stands as the most sustainable answer to forced displacement driven by conflict and violence. Leaders recalled that the refugee convention established commitments to protect displaced populations when peace efforts fail. Appeals were made to provide necessary long-term support from the onset of displacement. Authorities also stressed the importance of assisting host nations and creating safe environments for people wishing to return to their countries of origin.

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