Jordan

Jordan: COVID-19 Pandemic Weighs Heavily on the Economy, as it does on the Region

World Bank This article reports on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, further exacerbating already existing issues like youth and women unemployment rates, lack of adequate childcare services, poor public transportation conditions, and gender-related wage gaps. Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Women and Girls in Jordan

Arab Women Organization of Jordan This assessment reports on the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls in Jordan by highlighting cases of domestic violence, providing services and humanitarian services, reporting progress, and presenting recommendations for governmental action. Report

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Socio-economic Framework for Jordan COVID-19 Response

UNSDG This Socio-Economic Framework (SEF) report for Jordan is the UN’s response to the unprecedented and multi-layered needs associated with the COVID-19 crisis. Report

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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon

International Labour Organization This report addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. Report

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The Battle Against COVID-19 in Jordan: An Early Overview of the Jordanian Experience

Frontiers in Public Health This article aims to provide an early overview of the COVID-19 battle within the Jordanian context, including general reflections and conclusions on the value of collaborative efforts in crisis management. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Workers in Jordan a Rapid Assessment

International Labor Organization This report aims to explore some of the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment situation of workers in Jordan including Syrian refugees. Report

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Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Populations in Jordan Urban Areas and Azraq

CARE International This report explores the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on CARE  Jordan’s beneficiaries, which include the elderly, pregnant and lactating women, and  people with disabilities (PwDs). Report

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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon 

International Labour Organization This report provides a summary of the particular vulnerability of migrant workers during the COVID-19 health emergency, with a focus on migrant domestic workers in Lebanon. Report

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Refugees at Risk in Jordan’s Response to COVID-19

Middle East Research and Information Project This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 (including containment measures and pre-existing living conditions) on refugees in Jordan as well as Jordan’s responses (international aid and funds from ongoing programs.) Article

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Rapid Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Women in Jordan

UN Women The report reviews the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on beneficiaries of UN Women Oasis centers in camp and non-camp settings in Jordan. Report

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