The Principle of Durable Solutions aims to find lasting solutions that address the root causes of displacement, allowing refugees and internally displaced persons to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.

Temporary protection is not considered a durable solution under the Principle of Durable Solutions, as it does not provide a long-term solution for refugees and internally displaced persons.

Voluntary repatriation is the preferred durable solution for refugees and internally displaced persons, as it allows them to return to their countries of origin in safety and dignity.

Voluntary repatriation involves ensuring the safety and dignity of returnees, obtaining their informed consent, and providing sustainable reintegration support.

Local integration aims to allow refugees and internally displaced persons to remain in their host countries, providing them with permanent residency or citizenship, and facilitating their access to education, employment, and healthcare.

Resettlement as a durable solution faces challenges such as limited resettlement opportunities, difficulties in adapting to a new culture and language, and lack of support services for resettled refugees.

International cooperation plays a crucial role in implementing the Principle of Durable Solutions by sharing responsibility among countries, providing financial and technical assistance, and coordinating efforts to address the root causes of displacement.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the primary UN agency responsible for coordinating international efforts to address refugee issues, including the implementation of the Principle of Durable Solutions.

Durable solutions contribute to peace and stability by addressing the root causes of displacement, providing refugees and internally displaced persons with a sense of belonging and purpose, and contributing to the economic and social development of host communities.

In situations of protracted displacement, the principle of durable solutions can be applied by promoting local integration and self-reliance, supporting voluntary repatriation when conditions are conducive, and advocating for increased resettlement opportunities.

Durable solutions contribute to the achievement of several SDGs, SDGs provide a framework for addressing the root causes of displacement, and both durable solutions and SDGs aim to promote peace, justice, and equality.

In post-conflict situations, durable solutions can be promoted by establishing transitional justice mechanisms, supporting the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of combatants, and promoting reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts.

Education plays a crucial role in promoting durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons by providing them with skills and knowledge to rebuild their lives, helping them integrate into their new communities, and promoting peace and understanding between refugees and host communities.

In urban settings, durable solutions can be promoted by providing refugees and internally displaced persons with access to affordable housing, ensuring their access to basic services such as healthcare and education, and promoting their economic inclusion and participation in the local labor market.

Community engagement is essential in promoting durable solutions as it ensures that the needs and concerns of refugees and internally displaced persons are taken into account, fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility among community members, and promotes social cohesion and peaceful coexistence.