A Global Protection Cluster Retreat is convened annually by the Global Cluster Coordinator and is a forum for all the participants of the GPC to meet in person and have a constructive dialogue on the activities and strategic direction of the cluster.

It is also a forum to disseminate guidance and tools and a platform for the GPC to ensure its activities and approach remain oriented in support to the evolving needs of field protection clusters. Finally, the retreat enables the broad range of GPC participants to discuss and to develop a common understanding of contemporary and emerging protection challenges as well as of the work activities to be undertaken at the field and global levels.