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In a press release, UNHCR welcomed Canada’s announcement to open pathways to permanent residency for asylum-seekers in the healthcare sector who have worked on the frontlines of the country’s COVID-19 response.highlight 14 Aug 2020 (3 years ago)
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After the deadly and devastating blast in Beirut on 4 August, UNHCR rushes to support the government-led response. The list of more than 200 fatalities also includes at least 34 reported refugee victims so far. The massive explosion adds to the already severe economic crisis that had pushed many Lebanese and refugees deeper into poverty, further aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic.highlight 11 Aug 2020 (3 years ago)
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Protecting Forcibly Displaced Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic
documentThis brief provides a snapshot of child protection interventions by UNHCR and its partners during the pandemic, covering community engagement, case management, alternative care and capacity building.Publish date: 7 August 2020 (3 years ago)
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Since the beginning of UNHCR’s COVID-19 response in Southern Africa, almost 1,900 health workers have been trained on COVID-19 prevention and response, nearly 4,400 additional hand washing facilities have been established and over 329,300 households received soap for handwashing to prevent COVID-19.highlight 03 Aug 2020 (3 years ago)
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In a press release, UNHCR has called upon states to urgently release refugees and asylum-seekers who are being unlawful and arbitrarily held in detention, asking that states act in accordance with international law and that amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerable refugees are not placed at heightened and unnecessary risk.highlight 30 Jul 2020 (3 years ago)
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UNHCR has stepped up its efforts in Brazil to protect tens of thousands of refugees and migrants from Venezuela and their host communities, as the Latin American country has become the second worst affected country in the world.highlight 24 Jul 2020 (3 years ago)
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A tripartite agreement between the African Development Bank (AfDB), UNHCR and the G5 Sahel was signed on 23 July that provides a critical USD 20 million in funding to COVID-19 response across the five countries of the Sahel region to support COVID-19 awareness campaigns, strengthen health infrastructure, epidemiological surveillance and case management. It will also allow procurement of essential medical supplies and equipment for the prevention, control and treatment of COVID-19 patients.highlight 23 Jul 2020 (3 years ago)
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The role of the Global Compact on Refugees in the international response to the COVID-19 pandemic
documentGuidance NotePublish date: 20 July 2020 (3 years ago)
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COVID-19 Inter-Agency Guidance for the Management of the Dead in Humanitarian Settings
documentThis inter-agency guidance was jointly drafted by ICRC, IFRC and WHO colleagues. It is targeted towards humanitarian settings and aims to complement other guidance on the management of the dead with a...Publish date: 19 July 2020 (3 years ago)
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Protecting Forcibly Displaced Women and Girls during the COVID-19 Pandemic
documentThis document provides examples of UNHCR gender responsive and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, risk mitigation and response interventions.Publish date: 16 July 2020 (3 years ago)
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