Amnesty International This report highlights the Qatari reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic by introducing freedom of movement and wage reforms while demonstrating how the weak implementation and enforcement of other reforms left thousands of workers at the mercy of unscrupulous employers. Report
Read MoreUNHCR This report details a UN-wide COVID-19 response plan in Sudan aiming to support IDPs by co-leading an IDP Camp and Settlement Response COVID Task Force (hereafter referred to as the Task Force). Report
Read MoreFood and Agriculture Organization This report explores agricultural and food policies undertaken by the government to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Palestine. Report
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch This article reports on a case study of the treatment of Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic, looking at immigration detention and proposed recommendations. Article
Read MoreInternational Labour Organization This policy brief provides a summary of the main social protection measures that were adopted by the countries in the MENA/Arab States region in immediate response to the pandemic. Report
Read MoreLSE This article explains how Kuwait’s divisive policies and poor urban planning contributed to the spread of COVID-19. Article
Read MoreBMC Public Health This paper aims to explore whether there is a significant difference in health outcomes between non-Kuwaiti and Kuwaiti patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Journal Article
Read MoreFragomen This article discusses Qatar’s approach to the COVID-19 pandemic and considers the implications for employers and travelers. Article
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch This report summarizes the experiences of 93 migrant workers in Qatar during the COVID-19 pandemic, with reports of wage abuse such as unpaid overtime, arbitrary deductions, delayed wages, withholding of wages, unpaid wages, or inaccurate wages. Report
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