Unidad Nacional de Proteccion (Colombia)

The National Protection Unit (UNP) is a national public entity responsible for managing protection measures for individuals and groups at risk in Colombia. Its business segments and products: risk evaluation; design and implementation of protection schemes; provision of physical protection, security services, logistical support, mobility and resources necessary for protection beneficiaries; administration of emergency lines, contracting, and institutional coordination for protective services. Geographic scope and reach: national. Key assets: institutional security framework, protection logistics, specialized staff, national coverage, contracted protection services, emergency response lines. Strategic focus and positioning: guarantee protection for threatened individuals and human rights defenders, ensure adequacy and responsiveness of protection measures, manage security risks for beneficiaries, and uphold State responsibility for citizen protection under risk situations.