Human Rights Watch This article evaluates the coercive environment and discriminatory policies implemented by Lebanese municipalities as part of their efforts to combat COVID-19, undermining the country’s public health response. Article
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch This article reports on the steps taken by the Qatari authorities to protect migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting forth recommendations for further action. Article
Read MoreGIGA Focus This working paper details the various responses to the coronavirus in the MENA region and the political implications. Working Paper
Read MoreSSRN This working paper studies the cases of Egypt and Australia to draw lessons about the relationship between climate and the spread of germs and viruses in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Working Paper
Read MoreMedRxiv This working paper studies the effects of COVID-19 mitigation measures in Algeria. Working Paper
Read MoreInternational Crisis Group This article focuses on the preexisting vulnerability of the situation in Gaza and how it was deeply worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Article
Read MoreUN Women This report analyzes the gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Palestinian population. Report
Read MoreInternational Organization for Migration This report examines the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and the ways the IOM can contribute to the national preparedness and response plan. Report
Read MoreOpenDemocracy This article studies how COVID-19 has aggravated social inequality in Iraq and assesses the role of solidarity amid the outbreak. Article
Read MoreUNFPA This report presents a comprehensive needs-driven and women-centered study to analyze the current and potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Omani women, creating a linkage between these impacts and the UNSDGs. Report
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