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“Handbook for IDP Councils” – A Manual for Effective Work

The “Handbook for IDP Councils” is a comprehensive manual that helps IDP Councils work more efficiently, understand their rights and responsibilities, and build relationships with local authorities and the community.

Who is this “Handbook” for?

  • For IDP Councils seeking to better organize their work, distribute responsibilities, and improve decision-making processes.
  • For internally displaced persons who want to join an IDP Council or learn how it can help them integrate into the community.
  • For local authorities and civil society organizations that interact with IDPs and facilitate their integration.

What information does the “Handbook for IDP Councils” contain?

  • The process of establishing IDP Councils: legal status, structure, and membership procedure.
  • Key tasks, recommended areas of work, rights, and responsibilities of IDP Council members.
  • Coordination mechanisms with national-level partners: participation in coordination hubs, clusters, and working groups.
  • Involvement of IDP Councils in the development of comprehensive recovery programs.

Who worked on the creation of the “Handbook”?

The “Handbook for IDP Councils” was developed within the framework of the Strengthening IDP Councils for Youth Recovery in Ukraine project, implemented by the Charity Foundation “Stabilization Support Services” in cooperation with the humanitarian organization People in Need, with financial support from the people of the Czech Republic.

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