Social Justice

A Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on Health, Violence Against Women, and the Economy in Jordan from a Gender Perspective

UN Women This study analyzes, from a gender perspective, the effects of COVID-19 on health, social and economic aspects in Jordan during the period from March until the middle of the year of 2020. Report

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A Decade On, Syrian Refugees Mired in a ‘Silent War’ for Survival

UNHCR This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees. Article

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Workers at Risk: Labour Rights in Jordan During COVID-19

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on workers in Jordan, many of whom already find themselves in vulnerable circumstances due to their migrant status, systemic labour exploitation and irresponsible conduct by employers. Report

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A Cross-Sectional Study of the Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence, Menstruation, Genital Tract Health, and Contraception Use Among Women in Jordan

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene This study assesses the COVID-19 pandemic impact on domestic violence, genital tract health, menstruation, and contraception use among 200 women in Jordan using a self-validated survey questionnaire. Journal Article

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Threats, Victims or Allies? Migrant Communities in Kuwait’s COVID-19 Response

Middle East Institute This article reports on the negative impact of COVID-19 on migrant communities in Kuwait. Article

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Policy Research Working Paper 9503: Impacts of COVID-19 on Household Welfare in Tunisia (December 2020)

World Bank This report features an analysis by the World Bank addressing the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Tunisia’s poor households. It shows that the pandemic is likely to reverse recent gains in poverty reduction. Report

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Diagnostics Paper on Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

United Nations This is a diagnostic working paper reporting on the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Working Paper

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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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Tackling COVID-19 in Informal Tented Settlements (Lebanon): An Assessment of Preparedness and Response Plans and their Impact on the Health Vulnerabilities of Syrian Refugees

Journal of Migration and Health This paper explores the nature and mechanisms of preparedness and response plans to COVID-19 in Syrian ITSs in Lebanon along with their immediate health impacts on refugees and their abilities to survive. Journal Article

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