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World: Multi-Country Evaluation of NRC’s Protection from Violence Core Competency
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Norwegian Refugee Council , ReliefWeb
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
. Since January 2022, the Norwegian Refugee Council's Protection from Violence Core Competency has grown to operate across 29 countries, combining community-led self-protection, individual case management and emergency assistance, and protection-focused thought leadership. This evaluation looks at w
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Key takeaway In total, 219 members of civilian self-protection groups across four countries, alongside 58 NRC staff, partners, and service recipients, shared their experiences.
Why this matters
The Norwegian Refugee Council's Protection from Violence Core Competency has demonstrated tangible impact in reducing harm and building trust with communities across 29 countries. By centering the evaluation on the voices of those delivering and receiving the programming, the assessment provides a nuanced understanding of the initiative's strengths and limitations. Notably, the program's focus on community-led self-protection and individual case management has yielded positive outcomes, such as increased social cohesion and reduced risk. However, the evaluation also highlights the challenges of addressing the structural and political drivers of violence, which often require influence and actors beyond the organization's reach. As the NRC looks to build on this work, investing in community-based monitoring and measurement will be crucial to better capturing the program's impact and identifying areas for growth, ultimately informing more effective strategies to protect vulnerable populations from violence.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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