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According to the Periodic Global Report on the State of Solutions to Internal Displacement — PROGRESS 2024- Around 96 percent of households displaced for five or more years mentioned this as their choice in a survey.

Key highlights of the Report

Published By	International Organization for Migration (IOM) Global Data Institute (GDI) and Georgetown University
Purpose	Analyze solutions to internal displacement and understand displaced persons' preferences and needs.
Displaced Population	Over 58.5 million internally displaced persons worldwide.
Key Finding	60% of internally displaced persons prefer to remain in their current locations rather than return home.
Safety as Determinant	71% prefer staying when feeling secure; safety is the top determinant for relocation decisions.
Economic Opportunities	Becomes more critical over time—25% cite livelihoods as the main priority after five years of displacement.
Disaster vs. Conflict	96% displaced by disasters for over five years wish to remain, while conflict-displaced persons consider returning more often.
Data Sources	116,000 household surveys and 463 qualitative consultations across 12 countries.
Collaborative Effort	Combines IOM’s data collection capacity with Georgetown University’s academic expertise.
Goal	Support the Secretary General’s Action Agenda on Internal Displacement with actionable insights.

About the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

About IOM	Part of the United Nations system; founded in 1951.
Headquarters	Geneva, Switzerland.
Guiding Principles	Guided by the UN Charter; focuses on respect for human rights, dignity, and the well-being of migrants.
Member States	175 member states and 8 observer states.
Objective	1. Saving lives and protecting migrants.
	2. Finding solutions for displaced persons.
	3. Creating safe and regular migration routes.
Mandate	Provides services and advice to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers.
Key Areas of Work	1. Migration and Development: Maximizes benefits of migration for home and host countries and migrants.
	2. Migration Health Services: Provides health support to migrants and displaced populations.
	3. Emergency Operations: Offers relief and recovery programs, including transportation, shelter, and rebuilding.
	4. Combating Human Trafficking: Focuses on prevention, protection, prosecution, and victim assistance.
Key Publications	Publishes the World Migration Report and the Migration Health Annual Report.

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Discuss the challenges faced by people displaced by natural and man-made disasters in India. Suggest measures to ensure their effective rehabilitation and integration