1. What is an internally displaced person?

An internally displaced person (IDP) is someone who has been forced to flee their home due to conflict,
violence, natural disasters, or other reasons, but remains within the borders of their own country. IDPs
may live in informal settlements or temporary camps, or they may stay with relatives or friends. They
may face numerous challenges, including lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water, and
healthcare, as well as the risk of further violence, exploitation, or abuse.

2. How does this person differ from refugee?

On the other hand, are people who have fled their own countries due to a well-founded fear of
persecution, war, or violence, and who are unable or unwilling to return to their home country. They
have crossed an international border and are seeking protection and assistance from another country or
from the international community.

3. How many IDPs are there globally? In what places are IDPs returning to their homes?

According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), there will be around 48 million
internally displaced people (IDPs) in the world as by 2021.

IDPs' return to their homes is a complicated issue that is dependent on a number of variables, including
the degree of security, the accessibility of essential services, and the general stability of the affected
communities. However, in other cases, the return of IDPs may be impeded by ongoing conflict,
insecurity, or the destruction of infrastructure and homes. In such situations, IDPs may remain displaced
for years, or even decades, as is the case for many Palestinians and Colombians.