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Colombia Protection Analysis Update - Norte de Santander

The massive forced displacement in the Catatumbo sub-region of Norte de Santander represents the largest humanitarian crisis in Colombia in recent years. Its location on the border with Venezuela makes it a key corridor for illegal economies, which…

15 April, 2025

GPC Funding Analysis and Protection Risks - Understanding the Link and the Cost of Inaction

Humanitarian crises in 2025 have been marked by rising levels of violence, coercion, and deprivation, driving protection risks to unprecedented levels. Across 18 crisis-affected countries, 229 million people face seriousthreats to their safety,…

AT A GLANCE

Severity of Protection Risks

100% of operations report gender-based violence as being the most concerning. 88% describe the risk as high or very high.

100% of operations report psychological/ emotional abuse or inflicted distress amongst the affected populations. 64% rate the risk as high or very high.

100% of operations report forced displacement and impediments to freedom of movement as a risk. 72% describe the risk as high or very high.

Attacks on civilians or infrastructures are occurring in 100% of operations. 64% describe the risk as high or very high.

100% of operations report discrimination, stigmatization and denial of resources or access as being the most concerning. 52% describe the risk as high or very high.

100% of operations reported forced eviction, theft and destruction of property. 56% rate the risk as high or very high.

Forced recruitment and association of children with armed forces is a risk across 100% of operations. 52% describe the risk as high or very high.

100% of operations report impediments and/or restrictions to access to documentation, remedies and justice. 52% describe the risk as high or very high.

"In 2025, 168 million people—women, men, and children—are in need of protection across our 32 operations. The severity of risks continues to worsen."

“With our 2,876 partners and our Areas of Responsibility, we aim to reach and provide protection assistance to 60 million individuals in the most challenging contexts, where Protection Clusters are driving collective efforts to mitigate risks and protect lives.

Guided by our new Strategic Framework, we will continue our support to country clusters, enhance protection responses and convene partners for a stronger global protection voice”.

Josep Herreros

Global Protection Cluster Coordinator

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Child Protection

Children in humanitarian settings are exposed to life-threatening risks, extreme violence, abuse, physical and sexual exploitation, abduction, early or forced marriage, trafficking, and military recruitment. Many children will spend their entire childhoods away from home, sometimes separated from their families.

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Gender Based Violence

Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic, or national boundaries. Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender

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Housing, Land and Property (HLP)

Housing, land and property (HLP) rights are about having a home, free from the fear of forced eviction; a place that offers shelter, safety and the ability to secure livelihood opportunities.

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Mine Action

The risk of death or injury from explosive ordnance exists in every major conflict across the globe today. Mines, explosive remnants of war, and improvised explosive devices kill or injure thousands of people. Most of the victims are civilians and half of them are children.

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GPC Operations Cell: gpc[at]unhcr.org

Gender-Based Violence: chase[at]unfpa.org

Child Protection: rpouwels[at]unicef.org

Housing, Land and Property: jim.robinson[at]nrc.no

Mine Action: unmasgeneva[at]un.org

Colombia Protection Analysis Update - Norte de Santander

GPC Funding Analysis and Protection Risks - Understanding the Link and the Cost of Inaction

Severity of Protection Risks