The stocktaking exercise grew because of the recognition of the value of the kampala convention and the urgent need to make it as effective as possible. The first part deals with protection from arbitrary displacement, the second with the rights of the displaced during their displacement and the last with the identification of solutions for the internally displaced. Core provisions and benefits the tampere convention is a treaty aimed at facilitating the use of telecommunication resources and assistance for disaster mitigation and relief. Overview of climate change and potential response actions in. Article 1k of the kampala convention defines idps as per sons or groups of persons who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes or places of habitual residence, in particular as a result of or in order to avoid the effects of armed. Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination. Displacement of civilians can be considered, exceptionally and temporarily, when justified by considerations of their security or.
Adopted by a special summit of the african union, held in kampala, uganda, on 22 october 2009. The first of its kind in the world, the kampala convention, which came into force on 6th december 2012, is a continental instrument that binds governments to provide legal protection for the rights and wellbeing of those forced to flee inside their home countries due to conflict, violence, natural disasters, or development projects. Kampala convention internal displacement monitoring centre. The african union convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa the socalled kampala convention or, as we call it, the kc became legally binding last thursday. Strengthened protection for internally displaced persons. States parties shall facilitate the issuance of new documents or the replacement of. The preamble offers the rationale for developing the convention.
The kampala convention and protection from arbitrary displacement. The kampala convention comes into force mike asplet and megan bradley thursday, december 6, 2012. The kampala convention formally, the african union convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa is a treaty of the african union that addresses internal displacement caused by armed conflict, natural disasters and largescale development projects in africa. Dec 06, 2012 article strengthened protection for internally displaced persons in africa. Domesticating and implementing the kampala convention. Unhcr is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content.
He is a former icrc delegate, whose postings included working as a protection delegate in ethiopia, regional legal adviser in. Pdf new hopes and challenges for the protection of idps in. On december 6, 2012, the worlda s first regional treaty on internal displacement came into force. The kampala convention is unique in another aspect too, in that it recognises the crucial role of civil society in providing protection and assistance to idps. Kampala metropolitan area gkma development framework 2040 that was approved in april 20. Pdf on nov 20, 2012, walter kaelin and others published internal displacement and the kampala convention.
Pdf new hopes and challenges for the protection of idps. Workshop report applying the kampala convention in the context of zimbabwe 5 the organisation phased out its programmes at the end of 2014, however, and the imminent closure of its operation has implications in terms of planning technical support for. Addressing their needs and providing durable solutions to their plight is the primary responsibility of states. The economic, social and cultural council ecosocc, as the au organ representing african civil society, looks forward to working closely with the other organs of the african union and au member states to ensure that the kampala convention has the impact it deserves to have. What we do promoting africas growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of african states.
It establishes an international framework for states to cooperate among themselves and with nonstate. Kampala convention and protection of idps in nigeria. Laying the foundation for kampala city transformation. The convention the new african union convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa kampala convention outlines the obligations of a wide range of actors in all phases of displacement. Adopted by the africa union in the special summit on refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons in africa held in kampala, uganda, on 2223 october 2009. Adopted by the special summit of the union held in kampala on 22 october 2009. By adopting the kampala convention, the african union has become the first continental organisation in the world to adopt a legally binding instrument to protect the rights of idps. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. Kampala convention1 is that it goes beyond the scope that its title implies in that it also contains the right to protection from arbitrary displacement.
On 1 december, 2015, the dutch parliament approved the ratification of the kampala amendments as suggested by the government of the netherlands, host country to the icc. The convention is unprecedented in the world as a critical tool for addressing the situation of internally displaced people idps, and the speed at which it has been signed and. Today, 25 african states are party to the kampala convention, while another 18 have signed but not yet ratified it. The kampala convention comes into force mike asplet and. Furthermore, it takes into account the fact that internal. Kampala amendments campaign for the universality and. Establish a legal framework for solidarity, cooperation. In 2016, the icrc carried out a stocktaking exercise in 25 african countries to identify how states could best meet their obligations to displaced people. The kampala declaration penal reform international. The gkma framework presents kampala city as an economic and administrative hub and a major investment destination and the need therefore to transform kampala into a sustainable city that can meet the current and future needs of all its stakeholders. Ocha coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. African union convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa kampala convention ar african union convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa kampala convention po status list en treaty category tags.
Moving forward on translating the kampala convention into. Adopted in kampala, uganda, during an october 2009 special summit of heads of state and government on refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons in africa, the african union convention on the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa the a. The kampala convention breaks new ground in elevating the right to be. In order to provide a comparative perspective to our initial kampala based findings, our research sites have been expanded to both nakivale and kyangwali refugee settlements. Translating the kampala convention into practice ref. Strengthened protection for internally displaced persons in. Refugee livelihoods in kampala, nakivale and kyangwali. In april 2017, the au held its first ministerial convention on the kampala convention in harare, zimbabwe in april 2017 where they developed an action plan for the implementation of the convention. In reading cedaw, you will learn what governments around the world have agreed to do so that discrimination against girls and women can be eliminated. What exactly was agreed in kampala on the crime of aggression. This innovative treaty, the worlds first ever legallybinding instrument on idps, entered into force in 2012, after 15 african states ratified it.
We conducted a onemonth pilot research study of the livelihoods of refugees in kampala, the ugandan capital, between july and august 2012 see omata 2012. Significance and next steps event report april 8, 2014 swiss. The kampala convention defines harmful practices as. The worlds first legally binding continental convention on internal displacement, the kampala convention represents an innovative and comprehensive framework to address both the needs of those displaced. Pdf the kampala convention and its contributions to. Robert is an international lawyer and humanitarian protection specialist. It also recognizes the vital role of host communities in responding to internal displacement.
The kampala convention currently has thirtyone signatories, comprising half of the aus fiftythree active members. It establishes an international framework for states to. African union convention for the protection and assistance. There is a striking similarity between the african unions convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa kampala convention and the protocol on the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons idp protocol of the international conference on the great lakes region icglr. The kampala convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa. This includes both internal displacement and displacement across international borders. Moving forward on translating the kampala convention into practice. African union convention for the protection and assistance of. The first of its kind in the world, the kampala convention, which came into force on 6th december 2012, is a continental instrument that binds governments to provide legal protection for the rights and wellbeing of those forced to flee. Chile thus became the 32nd country to ratify the kampala amendments, while being the 5th country from the latin american and caribbean region to have ratified the amendments. The icrcs stocktaking exercise background role of the icrc from the outset advice on text of convention especially on ihl issues and promotion of the convention in africa challenge of ratification but also implementation and operationalisation of the convention in state parties icrc internal stocktaking exercise to. Overview of climate change and potential response actions. Kampala convention internal displacement monitoring.
On december 6, 2012, the kampala convention came into force. Refworld kampala declaration on refugees, returnees and. Considering that compensation for damage done is an important element of noncustodial sentences, considering that legislation can be introduced to ensure that community service and other non. The kampala convention and environmentally induced. African union convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa kampala convention 1 preamble we, the heads of state and government of the member states of the african. Article strengthened protection for internally displaced persons in africa. Uganda, sierra leone, chad, zambia and the central african republic. Sep 02, 20 on december 6, 2012, the kampala convention came into force. Feb 15, 2011 new hopes and challenges for the protection of idps in africa. Pdf internal displacement and the kampala convention. Unity, oau adopted the african union convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa kampala convention as a normative framework to protect and assist internally displaced persons idps on the continent. However, there seems to be some significant confusion as to what exactly was agreed on the crime of aggression in kampala. To meet their obligations under the kampala convention and to support idp and returnee womens ability to secure a home and livelihood for.
Agenda 2063 agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming africa into the global powerhouse of the future. The convention entered into force after swaziland ratified it it was the 15th member state to do so. Pdf apart from the preamble, the kampala convention has 23 articles. The kampala convention is likewise underpinned by these areas of law, and in particular by regional instruments such as the african charter on human and peoples rights and the great lakes protocol. Refworld african union convention for the protection and. The kampala declaration on prison conditions in africa and plan of action 2. The kampala convention and protection from arbitrary.
The kampala convention on internal displacement comes into effect megan bradley thursday, december 6, 2012. New hopes and challenges for the protection of idps in africa. The kampala convention comes into force the africaeu. Africa, the socalled kampala convention, adopted in kampala, uganda on 23 october 2009, came into force. There is also room for argument as to whether some of the decisions made in kampala will be legally effective, in other words it is possible that they will not have the legal effect the drafters sought to achieve. The african union convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in africa kampala convention represents a significant step forward. Establish a legal framework for solidarity, cooperation, promotion. The kampala convention and environmentally induced displacement in africa allehone mulugeta abebe iom intersessional workshop on climate change, environmental degradation and migration 2930 march 2011, geneva, switzerland introduction the recently adopted african union convention on the protection of and assistance to internally.
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