Brookings-LSE Project on Internal Displacement

Elizabeth Ferris, Tiffany Lynch, and Jana Mason discuss their recent trip to Lebanon and Jordan and the situation of Syrian refugees in the region.

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Syria's Unchecked Humanitarian Crisis

June 19, 2013, Elizabeth Ferris

As the civil war in Syria continues to escalate, millions are fleeing the area, seeking safety from the deadly violence and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian conditions. Following a trip to Lebanon and Jordan with UN and US government officials, Elizabeth Ferris and members of the trip discuss the alarming situation and growing needs of Syrian refugees and their host communities.

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About the Project

More than 28.8 million people around the world are currently displaced within their countries by conflict, human rights violations, natural disasters and climate change. The Brookings-LSE Project on Internal Displacement continues to be the leading voice promoting effective responses to internal displacement at the national, regional and international levels and supports the work of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in carrying out the responsibilities of the mandate.

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Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

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