Common principles for transitional settlement and shelter

This proposal by Shelter Centre is for the definition of common principles for the transitional settlement and shelter sector, based on various existing cross-sectoral initiatives, from the Sphere Standards to the United Nations Guiding Principles for Displacement.

Proposals

proposal A reviewers: 8 participants: 3 collaborators: 1
Develop and agree together a small number of guiding principles for transitional settlement and shelter, to improve the quality and coordination of joint operations

proposal B reviewers: 0 participants: 0 collaborators: 0
develop a common set of guiding principles for transitional settlement and shelter should precede three different sub-sets of principles for those who are

• displaced
• affected by natural disasters
• reconstructing their homes following conflicts

proposal C reviewers: 0 participants: 0 collaborators: 0

the principles should be agreed formally by participating organisations, and all our organisations should publish the guiding principles in internal literature, as well as in common guidelines.