Social Policy

Emerging 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

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Oman in the COVID-19 Pandemic: People, Policy and Economic Impact

LSE This article reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people, policy, and economy in Oman. Article

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Maintaining Access to Contraceptives During COVID-19 Disruptions

Global Financing Capacity This report discusses the potential impacts of COVID-19 on access to contraceptives and mitigation strategies in Mauritania. Report

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Health System’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Conflict Settings: Policy Reflections from Palestine

Global Public Health This article aims to explore and analyze the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in conflict settings with a focus on Palestine. Journal Article

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Assessing the Impact of the Economic and COVID-19 Crises in Lebanon – June 2020 

World Food Programme This report studies the impacts of the economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic on the livelihoods and food security of people in Lebanon and touches upon perceived tensions and violence against Syrian refugees. Report

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The 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

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UN Kuwait Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plan under COVID-19

UNSDG This report presents the Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plan under COVID-19 (RMRP), a joint effort by UNCT to support Kuwaiti Stakeholders respond to the socio-economic consequences of the pandemic. Report

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Sudan COVID-19 Update

UNHCR This report provides an update on the COVID-19 situation for refugees in Sudan as far as preventing, detecting, and controlling infections in overcrowded camps, and reports incidences of discrimination and stigmatization of people on the move.   Report

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The Fight Against COVID-19: Rebuilding a Better Sudan 

Medium This article reports on the socio-economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis in Sudan, addressing it with protective measures and recovering from it by building partnerships and increasing protection efforts to mitigate the long-term effects of the pandemic.  Article

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Multiplying crises: The Coronavirus in Sudan 

European Council on Foreign Relations This article reports on the multiplying crises in Sudan, focusing on the struggles of transitional authorities when dealing with a health system that is collapsing under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Article

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