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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Global Protection Cluster Strategy 2025-2030
Around the world, over 168 million people are in need of protection assistance, facing growing threats to their safety and dignity. Intensifying conflicts, an increasing number of climate-related disasters, and a backdrop of shrinking resources are…
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…
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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