United Nations Agenda for Protection - Strengthening the Ability of the United Nations System to Protect People through their Human Rights

The United Nations (UN) stands for a world in which all human beings enjoy the full protection of their human rights without discrimination, ensuring no one is left unprotected. Protection entails addressing risks and harms threatening human life, liberty, and dignity by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve tangible outcomes for vulnerable populations. Central to the UN's protection framework is a people-centered approach that places individual needs at the heart of its work, integrating protection into all mandates and actions. This comprehensive strategy ensures the UN's activities are effective, appropriate, and inclusive, emphasizing the necessity of addressing risks and threats holistically to secure lasting solutions.

By integrating protection into UN’s core operations, Protection is acknowledged as a cornerstone for achieving fundamental rights, including the right to development and access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. This report delves into the UN’s protection strategies and highlights ways to enhance its capacity to safeguard individuals, underscoring the vital link between human rights and global progress.