The Response of Jordanian Society and Social Workers to the COVID-19 crisis
International Social Work This article explores Jordan’s government and community efforts to combat the COVID-19 epidemic. Journal Article
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In Yemen, Women Face Added Challenges Posed by COVID-19 amidst Ongoing Armed Conflict
UN Women This article tells personal stories of Yemeni women facing compounded challenges due to COVID-19 and reports on certain measures taken by UN Women to prioritize and integrate women’s and girls’ needs into the national COVID-19 crisis response plan. Article
Read MoreCOVID-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
Read MoreJordan: COVID-19 Pandemic Weighs Heavily on the Economy, as it does on the Region
World Bank This article reports on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, further exacerbating already existing issues like youth and women unemployment rates, lack of adequate childcare services, poor public transportation conditions, and gender-related wage gaps. Article
Read MoreEmerging Impacts of COVID-19 on the Human Rights Situation and Peace Process in South Sudan
OHCHR The article reports on the multiple ways the pandemic has exacerbated the already fragile human rights situation in Sudan. Article
Read MoreThe Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Lebanon: A Crisis Within Crises
European Institute of the Mediterranean This article reports on the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on Lebanon by assessing the GDP and poverty rise and relating them to the governance crisis. Article
Read MoreUN Agencies Provide Comprehensive Protection for Lebanese during COVID-19
United Nations This article reports on the work of the UN alongside Lebanese authorities to deliver a coherent response to address hygiene supplies, public education against the spread of misinformation, and violence against women, and scaling up support to refugees. Article
Read MoreRapid Assessment of the Impact of COVID 19 on Vulnerable Workers and Small Scale Enterprises in Lebanon
UNDP This report presents the results from a rapid assessment of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers and enterprises in Lebanon. Report
Read MoreCOVID-19 in Egypt: Protecting Children and Young People in a Time of Crisis
UNICEF This report underscores the need to protect children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt. It discusses UNICEF’s protective measures to control the health crisis and mitigate the economic damage. Report
Read MoreImpact of the COVID19 Outbreak and Lockdown on Family Dynamics and Domestic Violence in Palestine
UNFPA This working paper aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family dynamics and gender roles among Palestinians. Working Paper
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