Protection Cluster

Yemen's prolonged conflict has given rise to a complex humanitarian crisis, significantly impacting protection efforts, the combination of funding constraints, exacerbated by recent banking system disruptions and security incidents, has compounded the difficulties faced by pro

The HRP Q&A for 2024 is designed to provide clarity and further detail on the protection activities specified in the 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) Protection Chapter.

The 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) Activity Guide for Yemen is a comprehensive guide issued by the National Protection Cluster – AoRs is designed to assist humanitarian protection partners in implementing and coordinating their activities

In the context of Yemen's humanitarian crisis, a revamped Centrality of Protection strategy and action plan places protection at its core, recognizing it as the linchpin that addresses both needs and risks faced by vulnerable populations.

"In alignment with the Centrality of Protection Strategy for Yemen 2023-2024 and its action plan, clusters in Yemen have prioritized key protection activities for implementation in 2024, as detailed in Annex 3b of the 2024 Humanitarian Response Pla

The principle of impartiality requires that humanitarian aid and action be provided solely on the basis of need, without discrimination. The number of persons in need of humanitarian assistance in Yemen continues to outstrip available resources.

The current conflict in Yemen that started in 2014 has forced millions of Yemenis to flee their homes, leading to widespread internal displacement.

This document provides guidance and clarification on the implementation of cash for protection activities in Yemen, with the view of ensuring a common understanding and harmonizing practices. In particular, these guidelines aim to:

The lack of civil documentation in Yemen has been well documented and detailed in various analyses, most recently in the Protection Analysis Update 2022 and the 2023 Humanitarian Needs Overview. It is considered one of the main protection risks in the country.

Yemen Response and Gap Analysis - Activities of the Protection Cluster Including Child Protection, GBV and Mine Action Areas of Responsibility (AoR) (January - June 2025)

Yemen protection Cluster: Ibb Hub Snapshot - Activities of the Protection Cluster including Areas of Responsibility (AoRs) (January - June 2025)

Yemen protection Cluster: Sa'ada Hub Snapshot - Activities of the Protection Cluster including Areas of Responsibility (AoRs) (January - June 2025)

Yemen protection Cluster: Sana'a Hub Snapshot - Activities of the Protection Cluster including Areas of Responsibility (AoRs) (January - June 2025)

Yemen protection Cluster: Al Hudaydah Hub Snapshot - Activities of the Protection Cluster including Areas of Responsibility (AoRs) (January - June 2025)

Yemen protection Cluster: Aden Hub Snapshot - Activities of the Protection Cluster including Areas of Responsibility (AoRs) (January - June 2025)

The National Protection Cluster has compiled a detailed list and explanation of all activities in Protection as announced in the Humanitarian Response Plan. 

This guidance note targets all protection actors in Yemen and aims to advise protection and other key actors to take adequate measures to prepare and respond to the ongoing flood situation.

ActivityInfo is a web-based humanitarian monitoring tool that helps humanitarian and development organizations to collect, manage, map, and analyze data through this tool.

ActivityInfo is a web-based humanitarian monitoring tool that helps humanitarian and development organizations to collect, manage, map, and analyze data through this tool.

The purpose of the Protection Cluster and the AoRs is to strengthen and coordinate the humanitarian protection response in Yemen.

Humanitarian actors, however, in cooperation with States, have exceptionally resorted to emergency evacuations or relocations in extreme circumstances, when there was no other way to provide urgent assistance or protection to respond to severe threats to life and security.