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This workshop report provides insights into the development of a strategic framework for mission-wide protection strategies of civilians in peacekeeping operations. In particular, the workshop highlighted the fact that peacekeeping missions, although operating in different contexts and therefore requiring unique context-specific approaches, could also benefit from the development of enhanced guidance on the design and operationalization of protection strategies. However, it was stressed that the guidance should be framed so as not to hinder the flexibility needed by missions in order to implement protection strategies appropriate to the specific context.