Political & Human Rights

Socio-Economic and Political Impact of COVID-19 on the GCC States

Atlantic Council This report discusses the socio-economic and political implications of COVID-19 on the GCC States. Report

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Iraq’s Fragile State in the Time of COVID-19

Middle East Institute This article reports on the spread of COVID-19 in Iraq, the struggles to combat it, and its impacts on the forcibly displaced, women and children. Article

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COVID-19 Emergency Response Impact Report – Mauritania

World Vision This situation report covers emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mauritania, including financial support and community awareness. Report

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Algeria Must Prioritize Economic Change Amidst COVID-19 and Political Crisis

Brookings Institution This article reports on the challenges facing Algeria’s economy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, an ongoing political crisis and the urgent need for Algeria to prioritize economic reforms. Article

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COVID-19 Impact on Vulnerable Households in Yemen (November 2020)

International Organization for Migration This report conducted by the Cash Consortium of Yemen (CCY) in August 2020 aims to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy of vulnerable households in Yemen. Report

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COVID-19 Protection Needs Identification and Analysis

UNICEF This report investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence, mental health and psychosocial well-being of children, child labor, child marriage, and children’s access to justice and protection in Palestine. Report

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Tunisia: COVID-19 Increases Vulnerability of Rural Women

Arab Reform Initiative This paper discusses the systemic exploitative treatment of female agricultural workers in Tunisia, the state’s inability so far to protect them, and how local NGOs are helping to improve their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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Humanitarian Impact of Multiple Protracted Crises

ACAPS This report explores the compounding crises of COVID-19, political and economic instability, conflict, climate change-related, and an influx of refugees from neighboring countries in Sudan. Report

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COVID-19 and Civil Wars in the Arab World: the Cases of Syria, Libya and Yemen

Asian Affairs The article provides five lenses through which to explain the impact of COVID-19 and civil wars in the Arab World. Journal Article

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Country Office Annual Report 2020

UNICEF This report provides an update on the context and situation of children during the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria. Report

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