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  • Ensure predictable, accountable and effective coordination of protection response at the National and State levels.
  • Ensure the centrality of protection in the humanitarian response in Nigeria through effective mainstreaming of protection in all humanitarian sectors.
  • Ensure that PSWG members are accountable to affected populations through consultative and feedback mechanisms.

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Protection Sector Strategy North-East Nigeria 2024-2025

Introduction The protracted crisis in North-East Nigeria has persisted with heightened protection concerns and humanitarian needs for the last 14 years. As the conflict between the Government of Nigeria (GoN) and Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) continues in…

Format:
Manual and Guideline
Source:
Protection Cluster, UNHCR
Posted:
12 Jun 2024
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Protection Sector Strategy - North-East Nigeria 2022-2023

Introduction The crisis in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states, hereafter referred to as the BAY states - is now in its 13th year and the protection as well as humanitarian needs linger. The crisis continues undiminished, and…

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Manual and Guideline
Source:
Govt. Nigeria, NRC, Protection Cluster, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNMAS, UNFPA
Posted:
8 Jun 2022
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Latest Meeting Minutes

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Nigeria: Protection Sector Meeting Minutes and Action Points – May 2025

Agenda • Opening remarks/review of past agenda points – PSNE Coordinator, 5 mins • Debriefing and Updates – PSNE Coordination Team, 35 mins o Update on relocation – Muna o Anticipatory Action o Lean season plan/ NHF Allocation o Protection Analysis Update…

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Other
Source:
Protection Cluster, UNHCR
Posted:
9 May 2025
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Annual Report

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Disability Working Group: 2025 Annual Report

Introduction The 2025 Annual Report of the Disability Working Group (DWG) is a collective effort to advance disability inclusion across humanitarian and development responses in the Northeast, Northcentral, and Northwest of Nigeria, covering Adamawa, Borno, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Plateau,…

Format:
Assessment
Source:
Protection Cluster, UNHCR
Posted:
28 Jan 2026
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GBV AoR Northeast Nigeria - Annual Report 2024

Humanitarian Context The humanitarian response aimed to address the urgent needs of survivors and individuals at risk of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by improving access to lifesaving services, mitigating risks, and strengthening community resilience. Key interventions focused on…

Format:
Evaluation and Lessons Learned
Source:
GBV AoR, Govt. Nigeria, Protection Cluster, UNFPA
Posted:
22 Mar 2025
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Protection Sector North-East Nigeria (PSNE) Annual Report 2024

2024 Protection Response Overview In 2024, the PSNE aimed to assist 2 million individuals among the 4 million people in need of Protection, including IDPs, IDP returnees, refugee returnees, and host community members across the BAY states.…

Format:
Evaluation and Lessons Learned
Source:
Protection Cluster, UNHCR
Posted:
13 Mar 2025
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Partner Reports

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Protection Monitoring Report, UNHCR Maiduguri Sub-Office, May - June 2024

I. OPERATIONAL CONTEXT The 14-year conflict in North-East Nigeria, marked by clashes between government forces and Non-State Armed Groups (NSAG), has been characterized by forced displacement, insecurity, and service disruptions. This protracted strife has been a principal…

Format:
Situation Report
Source:
UNHCR
Posted:
22 Aug 2024
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Protection Monitoring Report: Monguno, April - May 2024

OVERVIEW Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) has monitored the protection environment in Monguno LGA following an area-based approach at the level of camps, informal sites, and within the host community. The aim is to understand the protection risks…

Format:
Assessment
Source:
Première Urgence Internationale, Protection Cluster, UNHCR
Posted:
4 Jul 2024
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Protection Monitoring Report, UNHCR Maiduguri Sub-Office, March - April 2024

I. OPERATIONAL CONTEXT Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY states) experienced significant insecurity perpetrated by NSAG in March but saw improvement in April. IED placements were observed along major supply routes such as Dikwa-Ngala, Maiduguri-Damasak, Maiduguri-Damboa, and Gujba,…

Format:
Situation Report
Source:
UNHCR
Posted:
3 Jun 2024
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Protection Monitoring Report: Monguno, February - March 2024

1. OVERVIEW Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) has monitored the protection environment in Monguno LGA following an area-based approach at the level of camps, informal sites, and within the host community. The aim is to understand the protection…

Format:
Assessment
Source:
Première Urgence Internationale, Protection Cluster, UNHCR
Posted:
27 May 2024
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Protection Advocacy

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Nigeria: Protection Sector Meeting Minutes and Action Points – May 2025

Agenda • Opening remarks/review of past agenda points – PSNE Coordinator, 5 mins • Debriefing and Updates – PSNE Coordination Team, 35 mins o Update on relocation – Muna o Anticipatory Action o Lean season plan/ NHF Allocation o Protection Analysis Update…

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Other
Source:
Protection Cluster, UNHCR
Posted:
9 May 2025
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Technical Working Groups

Nigeria: Protection Sector Key Contacts

Christophe Beau
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Snr. Protection Sector Coordinator
beau@unhcr.org
+234 7018 606 035 (Mobile)

Eric Kitsa
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Protection Sector Co-Lead
ericbunnet.kitsa@rescue.org
+234 8129 804 429 (Mobile)

Protection Sector NE Nigeria
Secretariat
nga.psne@humanitarianresponse.info

National Protection Sector Working Group Nigeria
Secretariat
nigabpswg@unhcr.org

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