Protection Cluster Coordination Toolbox

The responsibility of the Global Protection Cluster (GPC) is to engage in three key areas: standards and policy setting, building response capacity, and operational support.

In this section you will find the necessary tools on the coordination of a field protection cluster. The GPC will continue to update the list of tools to ensure the provision of the most effective support to the field.

Policy and Strategy Guidance

IASC Policy on Protection in Humanitarian Action, 2016
also available in: AR FR
IASC Emergency Directors Group (EDG) Preliminary Guidance Note on Protection & Accountability to the Affected Population (AAP) in the Humanitarian Program Cycle, 2016
IASC Operational Guidelines on the Protection of Persons in Natural Disaster Situations, 2011
IASC Guidelines for Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Settings
IASC Framework on Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons, 2010
IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings
also available in: AR ES FR UA RU
HCT Protection Strategy, 2016
also available in: FR
GPC Diagnostic Tool and Guidance on the Interaction between field Protection Clusters and UN Missions
The IASC Principals' Statement on the centrality of protection, December 2013
also available in: AR FR

 

Humanitarian Evacuations
UNHCR Guidance Note, Humanitarian Evacuations in Armed Conflict, 2016

 

Themes

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
IASC FAQ on Internal Humanitarian, Human Rights and Refugee Law in the Context of Armed Conflict, 2004
Center for Humanitarian Dialogue | Field Strategies for Civilian Protection

 

Cash Based Interventions
Guide for Protection in Cash-based Interventions
Tips for Protection in Cash-based interventions
Key Recommendations for Protection in Cash-based Interventions
Protection Risks and Benefits Analysis Tool
Operational Guidance and Toolkit for Multipurpose Cash Grants
also available in: FR
Protection Outcomes in Cash Based Interventions
Strategic Note Cash Transfers in Humanitarian Contexts

 

Protection Mainstreaming
GPC Protection Mainstreaming Training Package
also available in: FR AR ES
GPC Protection Mainstreaming Training Package – Training Resources
GPC Protection Mainstreaming Training Package Sector-specific Guidance: WASH, HEALTH, SHELTER, CCM, Food Security and Livelihoods, Protection Programming, and Education
Tip Sheet for Field Protection Clusters
GPC Protection Mainstreaming Video (EN)
GPC Protection Mainstreaming Toolkit

 

Protection Information Management
PIM Fact Sheet
PIM Presentation
Protection Information Management Working Meeting Outcome Document, May 2015
PIM Cover Page and Matrix
Protection Information Management Outcome Document, December 2015

Coordination

Protection Cluster Strategy
Protection Cluster Strategy Template
Model Terms of Reference (ToRs) for Field Protection Cluster Coordinators
Q&A: How field protection clusters and sub-clusters work together?
also available in: FR
Drafting Comprehensive Protection of Civilians (POC) Strategies in UN Peacekeeping Operations

 

IASC Reference Documents
IASC Emergency Response Preparedness
IASC Reference Module for the Implementation of the Humanitarian Program Cycle
IASC Reference Module for Cluster Coordination at Country Level
Multi-Sector Initial Rapid Assessment Guidance

 

Humanitarian Program Cycle (HPC)
GPC Guidance Note on the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC)
GPC Checklist on Incorporating Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations in the HPC

 

Protection in Natural Disaster Situation
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Introduction
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Quick Reference Sheet of Overarching Principles
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Children
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Women and Girls
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Persons with Disabilities
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Mental Disorders & Psychosocial Distress
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Housing, Land and Property
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Rule of Law
Strengthening Protection in Natural Disaster Response: Evacuations - Key Protection Issues and Responses

 

Durable Solutions
Guidance Checklist on Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement

 

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