Committee for the Coordination of Statistical Activities, with contribution from UNHCR

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.

To support the country operations in school re-opening, UNHCR published COVID-19 guidelines on refugees' return to schooling which provide practical suggestions for UNHCR operations and partners on ho...

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

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

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.

Multi-stakeholder initiative by several UN organizations and international NGO partners

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

Policy Brief on the Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees, IDPs and Migrants

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.