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In the aftermath of Cyclone Jude, Protection Cluster members, led by the Nampula Protection Working Group, conducted 63 protection assessments in six districts (Ilha de Mozambique, Monapo, Mossuril, Nacala, Memba, and Meconta) of Nampula province. The Protection Cluster is grateful for its members Action Aid, UNHCR, Humanity & Inclusion, ISAAC Mozambique, Save the Children, AENA, CARE, UN Women, Give Directly, IOM, Ketunga, UNFPA, UNICEF, and World Vision International who supported the assessment.
In focus group discussions and direct engagements conducted by protection partners in six of the affected districts, it was identified that the impact of the cyclone has catalyzed the vulnerability of groups that had already been affected by previous natural disasters. In the aftermath of Cyclone Jude, some specific groups, such as women-headed households, children, and the elderly, are perceived as the ones in greater need.
Elderlies and people with disabilities have seen their vulnerabilities increase because their traditional caregivers, like family members, shifted their focus towards rebuilding their homes and seeking livelihood. In addition to isolation and psychological distress, the lack of direct care exposes them to neglect, exploitation, and abuse. Their limited mobility may restrict their access to assistance, and the destruction of local healthcare facilities has also impacted their access to specialized care.
Women-headed households are at great vulnerability situation facing challenges in securing safe shelter, sustaining their children, and rebuilding their livelihoods. Many continue to live in structurally unsafe homes. Economic opportunities are scarce, leaving these women reliant on humanitarian aid and leaving them and their children exposed to further risks such as gender-based violence (GBV), sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and child protection issues. In transit centers, women have reported the willingness to return to their specific houses but need specific assistance to support the reconstruction of affected houses and livelihoods.
Parents have reported their concerns about the psychological stress endured by their children, the risk of injuries by living and playing near damaged households, and the lack of activities for children in transit centers.