Provision of protection and PSS services for women and children in Khanyounis Governorate – Gaza Strip ltpgtIn the current emergency situation in Gaza Strip, issues related to GBV  child protection have become increasingly urgent. The escalation of conflict  displacement has exacerbated vulnerabilities, placing women  children at heightened risk of experiencing various forms of violence  exploitation. The destruction of infrastructure, has disrupted essential support services  increased the challenges in accessing assistance.lt/pgtltpgt Moreover, overcrowded living conditions in shelters have intensified protection concerns, with limited privacy  increased tensions contributing to the prevalence of GBV incidents. In this context, urgent measures are needed to address GBV  child protection concerns, including the provision of protection  PSS services to ensure the safety  psychological rigidity of affected individuals.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtTherefore, the project aims to provide protection  PSS services for children of both sexes  GBV cases, including PWDs through the establishment of temporary protection centers in (3) shelters in Khan Yunis governorate. The work will take place for (4) months in each shelter center, and then the temporary protection center will be transferred to another shelter.  Shelters selection will be closely coordinated with the Protection Cluster.  Note that the presence of temporary protection centers within the shelter centers will greatly facilitate the target groups’ access to the provided service. Moreover, the centers are designed in a way that facilitates access to service for PWDs.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtCommunity protection committees will be verified and the shelter management officials will be consulted, and if such committees are not available, they will be formed, as they will be introduced to the project services  will be trained on identification  referral of GBV cases  children exposed to violence within the shelters with focus on unaccompanied and separated children. Adding to educating them about PSEA.  The committees will have a role in solving problems that may face the project  participating in monitoring  evaluating the project.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThrough the project, group, individual PSS  case management services will be provided to GBV cases  children, with particular emphasis on unaccompanied  separated children. Training sessions will empower the team to efficiently identify  refer such cases, thus shielding them from further harm. Legal assistance will also be provided, including support for civil documentation issues  individual consultations. Moreover, Dignity kits will be distributed to women inside the shelters.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtIn parallel, recreational days will be organized to engage children in enjoyable  stimulating activities, fostering a sense of joy  social interaction amidst challenging times, that will contribute to strengthening children's resilience.  Moreover, self-care sessions will be provided to the project staff. ltbrgtltbrgtTo foster a protective environment within the shelters, awareness sessions on women  child protection, dangers of explosive ordnance, legal issues  PSEA will be conducted targeting women, men, boys  girls including PWDs.  Furthermore, proactive protection measures will be implemented through community-led initiatives.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtIt is worth to point out here that the project sustainability is ensured as the temporary protection center will be designed in a way that it can be easily transported to the places where IDPs can move to.  Owning the caravan with the equipment and furniture, adding to the availability of the team will also ensure its sustainability. Moreover, (2) of AWDA's protection centers have been destroyed totally or partially, therefore after the end of the project, the temporary center will be used to provide the PSS  protection services as alternative solutions until the completion of the reconstruction of AWDA's protection centers, this will ensure that affected groups have access to the services even after the end of the project.ltbrgtlt/pgt