The war in Syria has rendered every man, woman, and child exposed to the conflict and over 14.2 million people in need of protection.® With half of the country’s pre-war population displaced since the onset of the crisis, programming cannot only be applicable to those communities considered most vulnerable. Protection encompasses physical safety and the emotional and psychological needs of those affected by conflict. The most pressing physical protection Syrians require consists of protection from aerial bombardments, warfare, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), damaging environmental conditions, and other factors that contribute to negative health outcomes. The most relevante motional and psychological protection efforts for Syrians today require a holistic approach to address the complex and multifaceted needs of communities. SRD’s protection portfolio focuses on three areas, which include general protection, gender-based violence, and child protection.