Special Law for the care and comprehensive protection of people in situations of internal forced displacement
The purpose of the Special Law for the care and comprehensive protection of people in situations of internal forced displacement is to recognize, guarantee, and protect the fundamental rights of persons in situations of internal forced displacement and those who are at risk of being displaced, through the establishment of preventive procedures and an efficient care system with a humanitarian approach that includes durable solutions.
Location
El Salvador (national reach)
Duration
Began in 2020.
Results
El Salvador now has a regulatory framework that includes the Guiding Principles on Displacement, being a pioneering law in the region.
Lead Entity and Partners
Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP), Directorate of Attention to Victims (DAV).
Linked MIRPS Commitment
Submit an initiative for a Special Law for the Care of Persons in Condition or at Risk of Forced Displacement and other regulatory frameworks that provide a greater guarantee of protection for internally displaced persons.