Protecting the Internally Displaced

In "Protecting the Internally Displaced," author Phil Orchard delves into the complexities of the international regime designed to protect internally displaced persons (IDPs). Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2022, this insightful paperback spans 272 pages and offers a thorough examination of the current frameworks surrounding IDP protection. Orchard highlights the informal nature of many aspects of this regime, revealing how IDP issues are intertwined with a broader humanitarian landscape that complicates the mandates of key organizations. He also addresses the contentious question of IDP status, providing a critical analysis that is essential for understanding the challenges faced by displaced individuals. This book is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the sociology of displacement and humanitarian response.