Protection and Dignity Preservation
Safeguarding human rights, dignity, and identity for vulnerable populations across Africa
Our Vision for Protection
At THESO, we believe that every individual deserves to live with dignity, safety, and the preservation of their identity. Our Protection initiative works to safeguard vulnerable populations including refugees, internally displaced persons, children, women, and marginalized communities across Africa.
Through comprehensive protection frameworks, legal assistance, psychosocial support, and community-based protection mechanisms, we ensure that the most vulnerable are not left behind in times of crisis and transformation.
Rights Protection
Defending fundamental human rights and legal protections
Identity Preservation
Maintaining civil documentation and cultural identity
Safe Spaces
Creating protective environments for vulnerable groups
Protection Program Pillars
Our comprehensive approach addresses multiple dimensions of protection needs.
Child Protection
Comprehensive child protection services including case management, family tracing and reunification, psychosocial support, and prevention of child labor, trafficking, and exploitation.
Key Initiatives:
- ✓Child friendly spaces in emergency settings across 8 countries
- ✓Case management for unaccompanied and separated children
- ✓Community based child protection networks in 150+ communities
Gender Based Violence Prevention
Survivor centered GBV response services, prevention programming, and community transformation initiatives that address root causes and support survivors.
Key Initiatives:
- ✓Safe houses and one stop centers providing comprehensive support
- ✓Legal assistance and access to justice programs
- ✓Male engagement and community transformation programs
Displacement and Refugee Protection
Supporting refugees and internally displaced persons with documentation, legal status, durable solutions, and integration support while preserving dignity and identity.
Key Initiatives:
- ✓Civil documentation and birth registration campaigns
- ✓Legal assistance for asylum seekers and stateless persons
- ✓Livelihood and integration support for displaced populations
Protection Impact
125K+
Children Protected
45K+
GBV Survivors Supported
200K+
Displaced Persons Assisted
12
Countries Reached