The Global Protection Cluster (GPC) is pleased to convene the first Global Protection Forum following the consolidation of the Protection Cluster and the former Areas of Responsibility. The Forum brings together partners and country coordination teams to reflect on emerging challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities to strengthen the protection of people affected by conflict, violence and disasters. It provides a space for the consolidated GPC, including Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence, and Mine Action thematic areas, to engage with the broader protection community, foster dialogue and visibility, and promote joint-action on current protection priorities.
The 2026 Global Protection Forum will take place virtually from 02-06 November 2026, through an online platform with simultaneous interpretation in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish.