Summary

This report introduces the Guiding Principles on Resettlement. The Guiding Principles address a critical yet neglected protection gap in international law to ensure rights-compliant solutions for resettlement of all displaced and evicted persons. Rooted in the recognition that every person threatened with or affected by eviction or displacement is a rights holder who deserves to have their rights fully recognized, restored and respected, these Guiding Principles aim to ensure that resettlement processes and outcomes uphold dignity, equality, participation and non-discrimination. As the last report of the mandate holder, this report contains a short overview of key developments, challenges and achievements during his six-year tenure.