Human Right Protection for the Internally Displaced Persons in Hargiesa Somaliland

ABSTRACT The study sought to find out the human rights protection for the internal displaced persons in Hargeisa district of Somaliland, and for that purpose the study’s methodology was based on the descriptive correlation design. The study specifically determined the extent to which the rights of IDP5 are protected, determined the extent to which a durable solution to the problem of internal displacement has been achieved and to determine the relationship between protection and a durable solution to the problem of internal displacement. Results of the study indicate that to a somewhat extent IDPs in Hargeisa are not protected, though there are some protections, but it is not equivalent to determine international standard. Results further indicate that to a somewhat great extent, a durable solution to the problem of internal displacement has not been achieved yet, as the rules of the guiding principles outlined, although there are some slight changes. The study found a significant relationship between protection and a durable solution to the problem of internal displacement. The study concludes that greater protection of the rights of internally displaced persons leads to a long sustainable and durable solution to the problem of internal displacement. The study recommends reaching effective durable solutions it must enhance the level of the protection of the IDPs, which comes to create specialized agency aimed for the protection of the internal displacements.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Purpose of the Study 3

Research Objectives 3

Research Questions 4

Hypothesis 4

Scope 5

Significance of the Study 5

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 6

Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 7

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions From Authors/EXperts 7

Theoretical Perspectives 16

Related Studies 17

Three METHODOLOGY 20

Research Design 20

Research Population 20

Sample Size 21

Sampling Procedure 21

Research Instrument 22

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 22

Data Gathering Procedures 23

Data Analysis 23

Ethical Considerations 24

Limitations of the Study 24

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA 25

Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 37

Findings 37

Conclusions 40

Recommendations 41

References 43

Appendices 48

Appendix I - Transmittal Letter 48

Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee 49

Appendix III - Informed Consent 51

Appendix IV - Research Instrument 52

Appendix V- Proposed Budget 56

Appendix VI- Time Frame 57

Researchers Curriculum Vitae 58