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
Read MoreComparative 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
Read MoreDigital 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
Read MoreILO This ILO report assesses the impact of COVID-19 on income and employment, businesses, access to basic services, social protection, social cohesion. Report
Read MoreInternational Health This article investigates the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi Arabian citizens towards telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article
Read MoreUN 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
Read MoreMinority Rights Group International This study focuses on the impact of the pandemic on minorities and ‘minoritized’ populations in Tunisia, namely the Amazigh population, disabled persons, the LGBTQI+ community, black Tunisian citizens, Sub-Saharan migrants and religious minorities. Report
Read MoreUNICEF This joint report discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in the MENA region. Report
Read MorePreventive Medicine Reports This study assesses the impact of staying at home measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic on dietary behaviors, physical activity, and body weight in Qatar’s population. Half of the participants perceived some weight gain during staying-at-home measures and one-third perceived that their overall diet became less healthy with home confinement. Journal Article
Read MoreEnglish Academy Review Based on an analysis of episodes from the Egyptian satirical YouTube Show, “Al Daheeh,” this article highlights the different ways humor can impact people in times of crisis. Journal Article
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