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An overview of Lagoro IDP camp in Kitgum District, northern Uganda, 20 May 2007. Manoocher Deghati/IRIN
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HPG Working Papers

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Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) Working Papers present case studies or background notes which support key aspects of the Group's research projects.

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Humanitarian space in Somalia: a scarce commodity

Publication - Research reports and studies - 18 April 2012
Laura Hammond and Hannah Vaughan-Lee
This working paper examines the challenges to humanitarian action in Somalia by considering the meaning of the term ‘humanitarian space’ in practice, and the political–humanitarian dynamics within this space.

Sanctuary in the city? Urban displacement and vulnerability in Damascus - A desk study

Publication - Discussion papers - 1 December 2011
Simone Haysom and Sara Pavanello
This study focuses on urbanisation, displacement and vulnerability in the Syrian capital, Damascus. Research aims to consider the reality of life for displaced populations in urban areas, investigate the policy and operational challenges that confront national and international stakeholders when responding to the needs of urban internally displaced people (IDPs) and refugees, and offer recommendations for strengthening support to these populations.

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