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Wanted: good governance - protection of minorities and human rights in northern Iraq
Gesucht: Gute Regierungsführung - Schutz von Minderheiten und Menschenrechten in der irakischen Region Kurdistan
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Abstract Camps can only be a strictly short-term solution. In the mid-term, cash-for-rent schemes under the roof of an international organization such as the United Nations are necessary. Add rent subsidies from the beginning and combine vocational training, higher education and cash-for-work schemes in para... view more
Camps can only be a strictly short-term solution. In the mid-term, cash-for-rent schemes under the roof of an international organization such as the United Nations are necessary. Add rent subsidies from the beginning and combine vocational training, higher education and cash-for-work schemes in parallel to create inclusive economic incentives in the long run. Connect profound conflict and market analyses to (re-)build sustainable livelihood activities and markets. Rather than returning to an inefficient economic system, small- and medium-sized enterprises ought to be promoted. Foster local integration and reintegration policies of regional governments by creating the necessary additional infrastructure (housing/education/health) in destination communities as a compensation for the solidarity of hosting populations rather than increasing social tensions by targeting specific groups - such as vulnerable persons. Reward minority/human rights guarantees, (re-) integration projects and good government practice by making them a prerequisite for assistance. Frame all activities with inter-community trustbuilding activities intended to foster reconciliation. Infrastructure projects should create spaces that connect hosts and displaced persons while respecting traditional structures of ethno-religious co-existence amongst different communities. Traumata are prevalent and have to be addressed in all projects by providing respective psychosocial support.... view less
Keywords
human rights; migration; Kurdistan; Iraq; minority policy; displaced person; social integration; ethnic conflict; religious conflict; reintegration; conflict management; international aid; Middle East
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Free Keywords
Regierungssystem; internationales Konfliktmanagement; gute Regierungsführung
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
City
Bonn
Page/Pages
6 p.
Series
BICC Policy Brief, 2/2017
ISSN
2521-7801
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0