The organization “Voice of Peace” organized, in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, a specialized training workshop targeting emergency committees responsible for protection issues and crisis management. The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Sadaah Abdullah Abdullah, an expert in protection and crisis management.

The training provided a comprehensive introduction to core protection concepts, beginning with the definition of protection and its different types. It also explored in detail the categories of vulnerable groups within communities who require targeted protection interventions, with particular emphasis on persons with disabilities. In addition, the workshop clarified the concept of the child from a protection perspective, highlighting children’s fundamental rights and the importance of safeguarding them in emergency contexts. A significant portion of the training was dedicated to addressing gender-based violence, including its forms, risks, and the necessity of prevention and appropriate response mechanisms, alongside other critical protection-related topics.

The workshop aimed to strengthen the technical and practical capacities of participants, enabling them to respond more effectively to crises and disasters. It also focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of how to establish and implement structured, efficient response systems that contribute to reducing risks and mitigating the impact of unexpected emergencies.

This initiative was implemented as part of a broader project designed to improve the well-being of women, children, and persons with disabilities. The project also seeks to build and reinforce community-level capacities to prevent protection risks and to respond appropriately to emerging protection needs. The activity was carried out with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).