Syria

Framework for the Immediate Socio-Economic Response to COVID-19 for Syrian Arab Republic

UNSDG The report showcases the collective response of the United Nations in the Syrian Arab Republic to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19. Report

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Syria: Health Workers Lack Protection in Pandemic

Human Rights Watch This article reports on the situation of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria. Article

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Syria is Facing a COVID-19 Catastrophe

Middle East Institute This article reports on the COVID-19 situation in Syria, including a sharp rise in deaths, the lockdown measures, and a testing crisis. Article

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Coronavirus Throws Another Challenge at Syria’s Doctors

United States Institute of Peace This article provides an analysis and commentary on the challenges COVID-19 poses on the healthcare system in Syria. Article

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Criminal Responsibility for the COVID-19 Pandemic in Syria

SSRN This working paper examines whether individual criminal responsibility may stand for the Syrian government’s campaign of violence against healthcare which has led to the deaths and suffering through injuries and illness including due to COVID-19. Working Paper

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The Unintended Consequences of U.S. and European Unilateral Measures on Syria’s Economy and Its Small and Medium Enterprises

The Carter Center The report highlights how crucial economic sectors have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic and under the sanctions imposed on Syria. Report

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COVID-19 and Women in Syria

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung This report focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on women in Syria and its intersection with war and displacement. Report

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COVID-19 and The Syrian Economy

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung This report addresses the main potential economic and socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria in light of the current economic crisis and the ongoing conflict. Report

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COVID-19 and Syrian Refugees in Lebanon 

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung This article explores the discriminatory measures against Syrian refugees in Lebanon and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their socioeconomic living conditions and quality of life as well as how local organizations rose to the challenge. Report

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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon

International Labour Organization This report addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. Report

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