Social Policy

Effectiveness of an Online Positive Psychology Intervention among Tunisian Healthcare Students on Mental Health and Study Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being This article assesses the effectiveness of an eight-week internet-based positive psychology intervention for healthcare students in Tunisia. Journal Article

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Tunisia: Authorities Must Halt Implementation of Overly Restrictive Vaccine Pass

Amnesty International Amnesty International released a statement calling the new Tunisian decree-law that introduces the new vaccination passport “overly restrictive”. The statement discusses several ways the decree-law will worsen inequalities and promote injustices. Article

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Djibouti Takes an Inclusive Approach to Schooling for Refugees

World Bank This World Bank article highlights Djibouti’s efforts at providing schooling for refugee children. Article

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Djibouti Takes an Inclusive Approach to Schooling for Refugees [Arabic]

World Bank This World Bank article highlights Djibouti’s efforts at providing schooling for refugee children. Article

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Freedoms in MENA in the Times of COVID-19

Arab Barometer According to this Arab Barometer infographic, citizens, with varying degrees across countries, say that freedoms of expression, demonstration, and the media are among the most threatened ones. Article

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COVID-19 and the Social Construction of Reality in Jordan

Comparative Sociology This article studies Jordan’s experience with the pandemic to advance the argument that the social construction of reality sometimes requires coercive intervention. Journal Article

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Online Education in Lebanon During the COVID-19 Crisis: An Ongoing Coping Phase

Digital Economy, Emerging Technologies and Business Innovation Based on survey data, this article analyzes the needs and the gaps of Online teaching in Lebanon. Journal Article

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Rapid Assessment of the Socio-Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Focus on Khartoum, West Kordofan and East Darfur, Sudan

ILO This ILO report assesses the impact of COVID-19 on income and employment, businesses, access to basic services, social protection, social cohesion. Report

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Knowledge and Attitude of Saudi Arabian Citizens towards Telemedicine during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Health This article investigates the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi Arabian citizens towards telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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UN Women and ESCWA launch 3 studies on the impact of COVID-19 on women in Yemen

UN ESCWA The studies are aimed at supporting stakeholders in addressing the challenges that women face and increasing the effectiveness of efforts towards gender equality in all sectors, in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. Article

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