The Great Lakes and Central Africa region is experiencing a complex and deepening humanitarian crisis driven by persistent conflict, forced displacement and the rising threat of Trafficking in Person (TIP). The convergence of displacement and trafficking presents the urgent need for protection and policy solutions. This brief analyzes the current trends in forced displacement and trafficking across Central Africa, with a focus on root causes, emerging risks and opportunities for durable solutions. It also presents information and data on the IRC’s work in the region, highlighting both emergency interventions and long-term solutions to the crisis.