International Planned Parenthood Federation This article features an interview with Lama Mouaeka, the Executive Director of Syria’s Family Planning Association (SFPA), on the impact of COVID-19. Article
Read MoreCharles Russels Speechlys This article reports on the various limitations and requirements the government of Bahrain enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Article
Read MoreArab Center Washington DC This article explains how the Egyptian government exploited the COVID-19 crisis for political gain. It also assesses the political measures taken to control the spread of the virus. Article
Read MoreUniversity of Oxford This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on life in Palestinian Refugee Camps and in compounding crises like annexation and the siege of the Gaza Strip as well as on the UNRWA’s preparedness and response plan. Article
Read MoreMarket Links This article offers a set of responses to help increase employment and incomes for businesses after the devastating economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis in Somalia. Article
Read MoreHLB Poland Advisory and Accounting This article summarizes the financial measures taken by Bahrain’s government to economically support both businesses and individuals and offer support measures to employees and employers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Article
Read MoreUN Women This report summarizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia on gender-based violence, access to justice, women and health, and women’s leadership and political participation. Report
Read MoreBrookings Institution This article reports on the political impact of the pandemic on Algeria and how authorities are using the pandemic to undermine the peaceful protest movement known as Hirak. Article
Read MoreInternational Crisis Group This article details the huge challenge the coronavirus pandemic has posed on Somalia, the public health crisis compounded with problems in electoral preparations. Report
Read MoreUNICEF This statement reports on the irreversible impact of COVID-19 on physical and sexual-based violence of Somali children by their parents or caregivers. UNICEF supports its claims by undertaking a small survey in mid-April with 34 child protection agencies in Somalia who monitor reporting of child abuse cases. Additional information was also captured as a result of the survey. …
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