On 18 December, UNHCR released its COVID-19 Supplementary Appeal for 2021, asking for an additional USD 455 million for COVID-19 related activities.

The document details specific, innovative WASH programmes in UNHCR field operations in multiple country operations.

Developed by Issue-based Coalition on Large Movements of People, Displacement and Resilience

Guidance Note

This guidance pulls together emerging practices from a number of UNHCR’s operations where staff and partners have leveraged ‘messaging Apps’ to engage with communities.

Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages

This briefing note summarizes key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The brief was last updated February 2020.

This Interim Guidance by WHO includes updated scientific evidence that is relevant to the use of masks for preventing transmission of COVID-19, as well as practical considerations.

UNHCR’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...

Practical Recommendations and Good Practice to Address Protection Concerns in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic