100% of operations report gender-based violence as being the most concerning. 77% describe the risk as high or very high.
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Severity of Protection Risks
100% of operations report psychological/ emotional abuse or inflicted distress amongst the affected populations. 64% rate the risk as high or very high.
100% of operations report forced displacement and impediments to freedom of movement as a risk. 68% describe the risk as high or very high.
Attacks on civilians or infrastructures are occurring in 100% of operations. 59% describe the risk as high or very high.
100% of operations report discrimination, stigmatization and denial of resources or access as being the most concerning. 59% describe the risk as high or very high.
55% of operations reported forced eviction, theft and destruction of property as high or very high.
Presence of mines and other explosive ordnance is a risk across 100% of operations. 55% describe the risk as high or very high.
100% of operations report impediments and/or restrictions to access to documentation, remedies and justice. 55% describe the risk as high or very high.
"In times of crisis, humanity demands that we act to protect all those ravaged by situations of conflict, violence, disasters or other emergencies."
"Each day is our chance to help turn the tide for those exposed to threats of harm, alleviate suffering while reducing risks, and work in and with communities themselves so that we can together prevent and respond to protection needs."
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