100% of operations report gender-based violence as being the most concerning. 88% describe the risk as high or very high.
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AT A GLANCE
Severity of Protection Risks
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”.
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