March 18, 2026 – The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action published responses to a survey they conducted on how sustained humanitarian funding cuts since early 2025 are affecting children’s safety, access to protection services, and the overall capacity of child protection systems across humanitarian contexts. Drawing on insights from 401 practitioners across 68 countries, the brief reveals rising protection risks, shrinking service coverage, and disruption to essential interventions. It also offers recommendations to stabilize financing and safeguard children’s rights.
The brief is available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. A series of data infographics based on the findings are also available. These visual resources are designed to help practitioners, networks, and partners communicate the scale and implications of the funding crisis and advocate for strengthened investment in child protection across humanitarian responses.