Property Restitution and Compensation: Practices and Experiences of Claims Programmes

Claims programmes that provide for restitution of land and property rights, compensation or other remedies to victims of conflict and gross human rights violations, play an ever increasing role in reconciliation and rebuilding measures following a conflict or crisis. They are an important rehabilitation tool for countries in transition and reduce the risk of a country relapsing into conflict. The complexity of resolving many thousands of claims in a short period of time, under high political pressure and with limited financial resources available requires careful early consideration of different possibilities and challenges for the implementation of a fair and effective process.

This book reports on the practices and experiences of international and national claims programmes and aims to give an overview of the different approaches taken for large-scale restitution of property rights and payment of compensation. As such, it outlines different options that could benefit those concerned with the planning, negotiation or design of future claims programmes.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

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International Migration Law (IML)
Migration and Labour
Migration and Development
Migration and Environment
Migration Policy Trafficking in human beings
Migration and Health

IOMs flagship publication is its World Migration Report which provides policy makers and the general public with updated and authoritative information on international migration trends; identifies major policy issues as they arise; and discusses available policy options.