A policy note on “Economic Inclusion for the Poorest and COVID-19: Adaptation and Early Priorities for Medium- and Longer-Term Recovery” has been released by PEI, available here. https://www.jobsanddevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/economic-inclusion-for-the-poorest-and-COVID-19.pdf

A primary school and health post were inaugurated at the Biringi refugee site and handed over to local authorities to benefit both refugee and host community.

A series of fires at the Reception and Identification Centre in Moria (Lesvos, Greece) on 8-10 September left 12,000 asylum-seekers and refugees without shelter. UNHCR is supporting the government-led response by scaling up immediate support to this urgent crisis and is seeking to mobilize additional resources to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through adequate health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) capacity.

A site has been allocated for construction of 500 new plots in order for UNHCR/PWJ to extend Domiz-2 camp.

A study visit was organized to Greece from 12 to 15 February with a group of Government officials from various Ministries (Interior, Defence, Foreign Affairs, Social Affairs), Parliament, and the Presidency.