Global Protection Forum 2021 will take place during the last week of October 2021. The participants are invited to showcase frontline work, hear from local voices and engage with protection actors and members states on current protection work in humanitarian operations. 

The forum consists of 12 sessions spread across one week, including a formal opening and a virtual exhibition space accessible to all.

Discussions will include: protection of civilians, mental health and psychosocial support, engagement with armed actors, role of faith actors in protection, anti-trafficking work in conflict settings, cash voucher assistance and child protection, management and follow up on individual protection cases, frontline local protection leadership and response, property and land rights, climate change and conflict contexts.