In the Hour of Need: Advancing Prevention and Proactive Protection

The 2023 Global Protection Forum took place from 23 October to 02 November. It included an opening ceremony, six core sessions and two interactive spaces. The Forum focused  on the range of protection approaches and interventions being advanced by protection actors in support of prevention of and response to violence, conflict, and human rights abuses. This includes the efforts of protection actors to prevent harm and mitigate further protection risks, as well as the responsive actions taken amidst violence and civilian harm. This theme aimed to highlight the role of Protection Clusters and actors during the ‘hour of need’ for communities affected by crises, unpack emerging challenges and advance sharing of promising practices that respond to the risks and needs experienced by diverse populations.