Itay Epshtain is a member of the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) and Subject Matter Expert (International Legal Frameworks for Humanitarian Action).


Certified in Applying Humanitarian Principles in Practice (AHPP) and International Legal Frameworks for Humanitarian Action (ILFHA)

Itay Epshtain
Senior Humanitarian Law and Policy Consultant
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Internal displacement is a global phenomenon. In 2017, there were 30.6 million new internal displacements associated with conflict, violence and disasters. Internal displacement uproots people within their own countries, often at a moment’s notice, depriving them of their homes, jobs, basic services and social connections. It often makes them more vulnerable to armed attacks, abuse, and discrimination.

The Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement were established 20 years ago to provide a framework for the protection and assistance to internally displaced people.

While the Guiding Principles have helped to raise awareness and address internal displacement, much remains to be done. Unacceptable numbers of people are still displaced each year, and more and more people live in situations of prolonged displacement with no solution in sight.

Responsibility for addressing the plight of IDPs lies primarily with states. But to do this, states will need international support, including rec…

Evaluation conducted for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) of progress made in achieving the NRC World Humanitarian Summit commitments.

Presentation on behalf of NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council NRC Middle East at the United Nations Forum on the Question of Palestine - addressing displacement, forcible transfer and annexation - and upholding international law at a time of great peril. #Rights4Palestine