This video follows the journey of two young Herati women, who both experienced displacement in neighbouring Iran. Returnees like Khatereh and Monire can benefit from innovative training programmes to expand opportunities,
ADSP is pleased to announce the launch of its Action plan for integration: Herat. The Action Plan aims to guide the programming and policy interventions of a range of humanitarian and development partners, to support the early recovery of communities affected by displacement in Herat. Based on a series of indicators relevant to physical, material,…
While durable solutions still remain out of reach for Afghanistan’s internally displaced persons (IDPs), with estimates of 2.2 million IDPs last recorded in 2017, evidence related to durable solutions – and specifically to the return of IDPs – is widely lacking. Research on internal displacement has focused on setting local integration on the policy agenda,…
This study informs programming and policies in relation to refugee returns and, specifically, with regards to their (re)integration within urban areas, with a focus on Afghanistan, Somalia and Syria. While millions of refugees return to poverty, conflict and insecurity in all three settings, a tunnel focus on returns rather than on (re)integration has limited value…
In this issue we have contributions from colleagues working in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and in Myanmar. We explore the effect that extended displacement has had on relationships between the host and displaced Rohingya populations, and the resulting impact on social cohesion in the Cox Bazar area. From Aghanistan we learn about a complex context which has…
During September 2019, a series of consultation workshops were delivered by ADSP in Afghanistan, in close collaboration with the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR). Three workshops were held in three cities (Kabul, Herat and Mazar), aiming to bring together ACBAR members to strengthen awareness on the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR)…
This issue of the ADSP newsletter provides an analysis of TVET for durable solutions, an interview with drought-driven displaced person from Badghis in Afghanistan, and analysis of the role that land plays in the ongoing displacement crisis-affected Rakhine State in Myanmar. The issue also outlines ADSP’s expansion to becoming the Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP). ADSP_Newsletter_June_2018…
This research examines the challenges that Afghans living in Pakistan face in their access to different services including access to registration documents, legal aid, education, HLP, health services, financial and communication services, livelihoods, and assisted repatriation. The study was conducted by considering different legal statuses, namely Proof of Registration (PoR) cardholders, Afghan Citizen Card (ACC)…
This review is the first step in creating a repository for research and a hub for the development, dissemination and transfer of knowledge to relevant actors. It will provide valuable insight to those seeking to promote legislative changes, inform policy development and ensure the appropriateness and effectiveness of interventions in the search for durable solutions…
Read ADSP’s briefing note on ending displacement in Afghanistan, produced for the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan, in November 2018. ADSP_Briefing_Nov_18_Final