Child Protection
UNHCR being the Global Cluster Lead Agency for Protection has the responsibility to lead and coordinate other United Nations agencies, inter-governmental organisations and Non-governmental organisations participating in the GPC.
In light of their thematic expertise, other agencies have been designated as focal point agencies for specific Areas of Responsibilities (AORs) within the GPC.
UNICEF coordinate the Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) which facilitate the protection of children during emergencies. The CPWG is the global level forum for coordination on child protection in humanitarian settings. The group brings together NGOs, UN agencies, academics and others under the shared objective of ensuring more predictable, accountable and effective child protection responses in emergencies.