ADSP Briefing Note: Local Integration? Insights from the field, and from a local NGO working on improving the resilience of displacement affected communities

May 17, 2023

According to IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix “Baseline Mobility and Emergency Community-Based Needs Assessment, Round 15” conducted between March and April 2022 close to 5.9 million persons were deemed to be internally displaced in Afghanistan. Almost one-third (31%), were displaced between January 2021 and April 2022. The analysis produced to date in the country shows that…

READ MORE

Snapshot – Rohingya refugees in Thailand: Profiles, drivers of migration and access to assistance

May 13, 2023

Under the Protecting Rohingya Refugees in Asia (PRRiA) project, ADSP has contributed to the MMC led 4Mi Snapshot “Rohingya refugees in Thailand: Profiles, drivers of migration and access to assistance”. The snapshot explores the drivers and profiles of Rohingya refugees migrating to Thailand, as well as the assistance Rohingya require once they arrive there. Building…

READ MORE

ADSP Briefing Note: Local Integration for IDPs in Kandahar? Insights from the field

April 22, 2023

Despite the reduction in conflict after August 2021, many drivers of displacement in Afghanistan persist or have been exacerbated, leading to Afghans moving in search of protection or remaining in protracted displacement. At the same time, discussions led by the De facto Authorities (DfA) on durable solutions continue to centre on returns. This brief seeks…

READ MORE

ADSP Newsletter: Q1, 2023

March 31, 2023

Welcome to the March Q1 2023 newsletter from the Asia Displacement Solutions Platform. These newsletters are intended to shine a spotlight on some of the issues being tackled by our members, and the programmatic work done to improve outcomes for persons affected by displacement. We hope you find this newsletter informative. For any questions please don’t…

READ MORE

ADSP Expert Commentary #1: Afghan refugees in Pakistan – Protracted displacement or protracted settlement?

March 20, 2023

By Dr Ceri Oeppen from the Sussex Centre for Migration Research, University of Sussex, UK, and Professor Shahida Aman, Dr Ayub Jan and Professor Abdul Rauf, from the Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar The last 40-plus years have demonstrated the limitations of the traditional ‘three durable solutions’ to displacement for Afghans in Pakistan.1…

READ MORE

ADSP Submission to OHCHR – Trafficking in persons and protection of refugees, stateless persons and internally displaced persons (IDPs)

March 15, 2023

On 24 February 2023, in response to the ‘Call for Input: Trafficking in persons and protection of refugees, stateless persons and internally displaced persons (IDPs)’ ADSP provided a submission based off the findings of our recent research, expertise, and inputs from members. The findings from the submissions will contribute to the report to the 53th session…

READ MORE

ADSP Op-Ed: The Asia-Pacific’s Next Refugee Crisis Is Coming – Ready or Not

February 16, 2023

The Bali Process still holds promise for principled regional responses to the movement of refugees and migrants. Last year marked 20 years since the creation of the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons, and Related Transnational Crime. Commendable for its longevity, serious-minded policy dialogue, and capacity building, the Bali Process’ potential as a…

READ MORE