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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · 23d

🌐 Internal displacement is a growing global challenge

80% of internally displaced people live in countries with limited resources to respond. Internal displacement is both a symptom and driver of inequality and instability.

Solutions require humanitarian, development and political action.

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Complex Risk Analytics Fund @crafddata.bsky.social · Aug 31

#AnnualReport Displacement data is vital for timely, dignified crisis response.

With CRAF’d support, @idmc-geneva.bsky.social is using AI to cut delays and deliver accurate insights that guide faster, targeted support for millions.

🔗 Read the full story here: crafd.io/publications

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Complex Risk Analytics Fund @crafddata.bsky.social · Aug 22

#CRAFdImpact: OCHA's HDX Signals turns data, including CRAF'd supported data, into automated risk alerts.

In 6 months, it helped unlock $46M for 7 crises, getting aid to 2M people faster.

This shows that CRAF’d-backed data moves help where it’s needed most.

👉 Read here: crafd.io/publications

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Aug 22

Proud to partner with @crafddata.bsky.social in ensuring data informs crisis prevention & response. Data is key to driving solutions for displaced people.

✨ Together, we are making sure internally displaced people and their needs aren't left in the dark.

Complex Risk Analytics Fund @crafddata.bsky.social · Aug 20

#AnnualReport Too often, crisis decisions are made in the dark, without the data that could save lives.

Our Annual Report shows how CRAF’d is financing life-saving data, connecting the ecosystem, and reimagining response with AI so every decision saves more lives.

Read here: crafd.io/publications

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔥 Wildfires have already triggered more internal displacements in 2025 than in all of 2024. And the season isn’t over.

Across the world, wildfires have been forcing people to flee their homes.

Data can guide preparedness & response.

More in our latest expert analysis 👇
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Wildfire displacement is on the rise: 2025 sends a clear warning

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Aug 8

🌊 Disaster displacement can affect anyone, anywhere

In 2024, disasters drove people from their homes on every continent: From historic floods in Brazil, Chad & Europe to devastating storms in the Philippines & the US.

Governments need to invest in preparedness & resilience.

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Aug 6

🟣Lives interrupted
🟣Homes left behind
🟣Dreams on hold

Internal displacement has reached a record high. But solutions are possible.

Reversing the trend requires long-term approaches and investments.

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Aug 4

Every day, people are forced to flee their homes. Most never cross a border.

They stay within their countries. They’re internally displaced. And their number is at a record high.

To solve internal displacement, we need to understand it.
That’s where data comes in. 👇
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Most people forced to flee never cross their country’s borders

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jul 24

🌏 In 2024, disasters triggered a record 45.8 million forced movements of people.

9.8 million people were internally displaced at the end of the year.

Reliable data is key for strengthening disaster risk reduction & responses.

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jul 16

🌍 Conflict and climate risks increasingly collide, often prolonging internal displacement.

The number of countries facing both conflict & disaster displacement has tripled since 2009.

📊 We need data to understand these overlapping risks and support lasting solutions for displaced people.

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Complex Risk Analytics Fund @crafddata.bsky.social · Jul 10

#Recap: Alexandra Bilak, Director, @idmc-geneva.bsky.social shared how data & innovation can save lives.

By feeding two-hourly displacement alerts into OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data (HDX) Signal, the humanitarian community unlocked $46 million in relief funding.

📽️: shorturl.at/RewmG

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jul 9

📍 Sudan. Syria. Colombia. DR Congo. Yemen.
These five countries host over half of all people internally displaced by conflict and violence.

Many have been uprooted repeatedly. Many are displaced for years.

They need both urgent aid and lasting solutions.

IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jul 4

In 2024, floods in Rio Grande do Sul triggered 775,000 internal displacements.

🌊 Now, severe rain and flooding are again displacing communities.

To reduce risks, we need to use displacement data for disaster planning and policies.

More in our #GRID2025 spotlight: bit.ly/449EqjX

IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 30

Governments need access to development financing to prevent, address and resolve internal displacement sustainably & help displaced people rebuild.

Learn more: www.internal-displacement.org/policy-analy...

Financing internal displacement

Our mission is to provide high-quality data, analysis and expertise on internal displacement with the aim of informing policy and operational decisions that can reduce the risk of future displacement ...

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 30

Internal displacement is not just a humanitarian issue, it’s a development challenge.

80% of displaced people live in low- and lower-middle income countries.

Displacement disrupts access to housing, jobs, education and more. These disruptions can set back national development.

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 23

When governments address internal displacement, they help displaced communities find lasting solutions and unlock development.

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 23

Internal displacement is where conflict, poverty & climate change collide, hitting the most vulnerable the hardest.

📈 Since 2009, the number of countries facing both conflict & disaster displacement has tripled.

This is not just a humanitarian crisis. It's a development and political challenge.

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Complex Risk Analytics Fund @crafddata.bsky.social · Jun 19

#RecapUN2.0Week: “Build on what works—don’t duplicate it.”

Alexandra Bilak, @idmc-geneva.bsky.social, called for an innovative architecture.

CRAF’d is answering the call by forging a global data ecosystem to help support faster & targeted anticipatory action.

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 18

Millions are displaced every year, but do we really know who they are? 🤔

Displacement affects everyone differently. Age and gender matter.

Read our latest expert analysis on how sex- and age-disaggregated data can help shape effective responses and inclusive policies 👇
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Seeing the unseen: Disaggregating IDPs by sex and age

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 16

But disaster displacement is not inevitable.

Using data, governments can identify who is at risk & support communities to reduce the scale and impact of displacement.

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 16

🗺️ Over the last decade, disasters triggered 264.8 million internal displacements globally. In 2024 alone, disasters forced people to flee 45.8 million times, the highest figure on record.

Our map shows what global disaster displacement looks like👇

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 12

Conflict displaced millions of people last year, many of them more than once.

Sudan & DR Congo made up nearly half of all conflict-related movements of people.

Investments in recovery & lasting solutions can help people rebuild.

More in #GRID2025 ➡️https://bit.ly/3YIDHTP

IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌍 This #WorldEnvironmentDay, a reminder 👇

IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · Jun 2

🚨 Just published: Report on disaster displacement

Disaster displacement is on the rise, but it's not inevitable.

Read our report for the latest trends, insights & ways to reduce the risk of disaster displacement.

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Countdown to 2030: Achieving global targets on disaster displacement

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IDMC (Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre) @idmc-geneva.bsky.social · May 29

83.4 million people are living in internal displacement, more than ever before.

That’s 83.4 million lives on hold. Nurto, a mother of nine from Somalia, is one of them.

Her story, shared by @nrc-global.bsky.social, puts a face to the numbers.

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Most people forced to flee never cross their country’s borders

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