Internally displaced people
Internally displaced people
Globally, there are 62.5 million internally displaced people. They account for the majority of the world's forcibly displaced population (58 per cent). As of 30 June 2023, a total of 3.25 million internally displaced people (IDPs) are in Afghanistan.
IDPs are among the most vulnerable people in the world, and many are trapped in protracted displacement for years or even decades. Uprooted from their homes and livelihoods, they often face dangerous conditions and continue to face risks even after fleeing for safety. National governments have the primary responsibility to protect and assist their displaced citizens and residents, but they may be unable or unwilling to do so.
When IDPs do settle, places of refuge may lack adequate shelter, food, clean water or health care. Even where such services exist, the sudden influx of people can overwhelm them. It can be difficult for displaced people to find work, leaving them without an income to support themselves and their families.
