There is growing momentum within the international community and the UN system to address internal displacement in peace processes and mediation efforts. Resolving displacement is inextricably linked with achieving peace, especially where the scale of displacement is significant. Helping displaced populations to return and reintegrate can simultaneously address the root causes of a conflict and help prevent further displacement. However, IDPs often have needs that are different both from refugees and other war-affected civilian populations, and thus they require special attention in peace processes.

This roundtable event will consider how the issue of internal displacement can best be integrated into peace processes, peace agreements, and peacebuilding. Participants will explore strategies and options for mediators and other peacemakers to address the unique challenges created by IDPs.

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Speakers

• Khalid Koser
  Deputy Director of the Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement
• Donald Steinberg, Discussant
  Vice-President for Multilateral Affairs, International Crisis Group, New York
• Debbie Isser, Moderator
  U.S. Institute of Peace