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<p>DFID has reviewed and assessed the Wilton Park Statement on assisting religious
minorities in humanitarian crises. The Wilton Park Conference brought together and
found common ground between an unprecedented gathering of human rights activists,
humanitarian organisations, representatives of governments and international organisations
and faith groups. The statement illustrates how the different approaches can be complimentary.
Whilst clearly recognising that humanitarian responses have to be guided by the principles
of impartiality and assistance provided on the basis of need alone, the statement
provides guidance to assist humanitarian practitioners determine whether vulnerable
groups and religious minorities are most at risk and how to encourage and facilitate
the participation and partnership of local and national religious communities in determining
specific needs of vulnerable religious minority individuals and communities.</p>
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