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Despite pandemic restrictions, people fleeing violence and persecution continue to seek asylum in Mexico | A pesar de las restricciones por ...
news UNHCR, 28 Apr 2020 (4 years ago )While a number of countries throughout Latin America and the rest of the world have closed their borders and restricted movement to contain the spread of coronavirus, Mexico has continued to register new asylum claims from people fleeing brutal violence and persecution, helping them find safety. ... -
Death threats drive refugees to flee coronavirus lockdown | Las personas siguen solicitando asilo durante la pandemia
news UNHCR, 28 Apr 2020 (4 years ago )For many Central Americans who find themselves targeted by brutal street gangs, fleeing is the only option, even during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read the article in Spanish: https://www.acnur.org/noticias/historia/2020/4/5ea83a104/hay-que-aguantar-son-periodos-dificiles-las-personas-siguen-solicita... -
Livelihoods Short Guidance on COVID-19Response
documentUNHCR’sprimary objective in this crisis is to protect refugees who are exposed to COVID-19 and to protect the livelihoods of refugees during the crisis. This document provides points that could be tak...Publish date: 24 April 2020 (4 years ago)
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Savings Group Risk Mitigation, Support, and Engagement in Relation to COVID-19
documentSavings Group Risk Mitigation, Support, and Engagement in Relation to COVID-19Publish date: 24 April 2020 (4 years ago)
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Surviving Disasters and Supporting Recovery: A Guidebook for Microfinance Institutions
documentSurviving Disasters and Supporting Recovery: A Guidebook for Microfinance InstitutionsPublish date: 24 April 2020 (4 years ago)
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Financial Inclusion Short Guidance on COVID-19 Response
documentThis document is an annex to the Livelihoods Short Guidance on COVID-19 Response and is specifically addressed to UNHCR operations which have established partnerships with financial service providers ...Publish date: 24 April 2020 (4 years ago)
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As of 22 April, according to WHO, more than 200 countries and territories have confirmed COVID-19 infections, including many fragile states. Thus far, no serious outbreak in a refugee or internally displaced people high-density camp/settlement has been reportedhighlight 24 Apr 2020 (4 years ago)
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To date, a total of 6.4 million masks, 850,000 gowns, 3,600 oxygen concentrators and 640 ventilators have been procured by UNHCR and delivered to 25 high priority countries to support UNHCR’s and partners’ COVID-19 response in these countries.highlight 24 Apr 2020 (4 years ago)
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UNHCR issued a press release drawing attention to the heightened risk of gender-based violence for displaced and stateless women in the COVID-19 pandemic.highlight 24 Apr 2020 (4 years ago)
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Refugee health workers step up for coronavirus response in Latin America | Los profesionales sanitarios refugiados se suman a la respuesta c...
news UNHCR, 24 Apr 2020 (4 years ago )Countries across Latin America are calling on refugee and migrant health workers to support their national responses to COVID-19. Across the region, thousands are now working with national health systems responding to the pandemic while many more stand ready to support and give back to the communiti...