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PROTECTION MAINSTREAMING

Protec on mainstreaming is the process of incorpora ng protec on principles and

promo ng meaningful access, safety and dignity in humanitarian aid. The following
elements must be taken into account in all humanitarian ac vi es:

1 – Priori ze safety & dignity, and avoid causing harm: Prevent and minimize as
much as possible any unintended nega ve effects of your interven on which can
increase people’s vulnerability to both physical and psychosocial risks.

2 – Meaningful Access: Arrange for people’s access to assistance and services – in

propor on to need and without any barriers (e.g. discrimina on). Pay special
a en on to individuals and groups who may be par cularly vulnerable or have
difficulty accessing assistance and services.

3 – Accountability: Set-up appropriate mechanisms through which affected

popula ons can measure the adequacy of interven ons, and address concerns and
complaints.

4 – Par cipa on and empowerment: Support the development of self protec on

capaci esand assist people to claim their rights, including – not exclusively – the
rights to shelter, food, water and sanita on, health, and educa on.

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To watch the video with sub tles in Arabic, French, and Spanish, please click on the
respec ve links.

Thanks to the generosity of the European Community Humanitarian

Office (ECHO), the GPC’s Task Team on Protec on Mainstreaming has developed a
short and insigh ul video on the elements of protec on mainstreaming that every
humanitarian actor should know.

PROTECTION MAINSTREAMING TOOLBOX

GPC PROTECTION MAINSTREAMING GUIDANCE & TOOLS

GPC Brief on Protec on Mainstreaming

Tip Sheet for Field Protec on Clusters

Mainstreaming Cross-Cu ng Issues in Humanitarian Response – Infographic

Protec on Mainstreaming Power Point Slides

also available in: FR ES
GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Toolkit
Also in FR, AR and ES

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package (Full) – Urdu

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package (Full) – English

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package (Full) – French

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package (Full) – Burmese

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GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package (Full) – Bengali

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package (Full) – Arabic

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package (Full) – Spanish

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package Resources

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Training Package Sector-Specific Guidance

– WASH

– Health

– Shelter

– CCCM

– Food Security & Livelihoods

– Protec on Programming

– Educa on

Protec on Mainstreaming Task Team Terms of Reference & Work Plan 2017

GPC PROTECTION MAINSTREAMING SIDE EVENT

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming: Frequently Asked Ques ons

GPC Protec on Mainstreaming Side Event Notes (June 2017)

EXTERNAL TOOLS

Examples from field Protec on Clusters

External Resources

PROTECTION MAINSTREAMING E-LEARNING

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Key elements of protec on mainstreaming (Available in English and Arabic)

PROTECTION MAINSTREAMING APP | NEW

The Protec on Mainstreaming App is available for download through the Google
Play and iTunes App Stores. The Protec on Mainstreaming App is based on the
Global Protec on Cluster Guidance available online, and provides a solu on to
streamline Protec on Mainstreaming guidance to your specific needs.

The Protec on Mainstreaming App is a companion to the Global Protec on Cluster

Protec on Mainstreaming Trainings. It provides guidance on specific ac ons that can
improve adherence to key principles of meaningful access, safety, dignity,
par cipa on, and accountability in humanitarian ac on.

To learn more click here

CONTACTS
Yasmine Elbehiery
elbehier@unhcr.org
Field Officer – GPC

USEFUL LINKS
Cash-Based Interven ons Tools for IDP Protec on

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GLOBAL DATABASE ON IDP LAWS AND POLICIES

The Global Protec on Cluster (GPC)’s Task Team on Law and Policy conducted a
mapping exercise to capture up-to-date informa on on countries with IDP laws
and policies. Read More

GPC HELP DESK

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PROTECTION CLUSTER COORDINATION TOOLBOX

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