COVID-19

In Brazil “Pana” Initiative Supports Over 300 Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants Amid COVID-19

Brasília – Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, some 355 Venezuelans refugees and migrants –as well as other migrants from elsewhere – have been supported by the new phase of “Pana,” an initiative by Caritas Brazil, launched jointly with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In different Brazilian localities, IOM and Caritas are providing food, safe housing, hygiene and personnel items. The partners also are offering assistance with socio-economic integration.  

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IOM Survey Illuminates COVID-19's Impact on Migrant Population in Central America, Mexico

San José – Almost 60 per cent of those intending to migrate decided to postpone or cancel their plans due to the pandemic. Over 20 per cent of those already living as migrants are considering returning to their country of origin as soon as their economic conditions or the health measures adopted by their countries allow them to. About half of all migrants in Central America and Mexico lost jobs due to the pandemic. 

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Humanitarian Border Management for a Better COVID-19 Response in Burundi

COVID-19 is creating migration challenges around the world, and the response at borders is of paramount importance to help slow its spread.

IOM is working with the Government of Burundi and other humanitarian partners to help strengthen prevention and response efforts against COVID-19 at points of entry, building upon the humanitarian border management skills acquired during recent Ebola preparedness initiatives.

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Returning home to Nepal amid the COVID-19 pandemic {Tamang}

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Nepal has taken various measures to contain the virus such as ban on international flights, borders sealed as well as nationwide lockdown. In the video, a migrant recently returned from a foreign country talks about importance of staying in quarantine whether or not s/he has developed COVID-19 symptoms, and explains the protocols s/she needs to follow while staying there such washing hands, maintaining physical distance and wearing masks properly.

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Returning home to Nepal amid the COVID-19 pandemic {Newari}

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Nepal has taken various measures to contain the virus such as ban on international flights, borders sealed as well as nationwide lockdown. In the video, a migrant recently returned from a foreign country talks about importance of staying in quarantine whether or not s/he has developed COVID-19 symptoms, and explains the protocols s/she needs to follow while staying there such washing hands, maintaining physical distance and wearing masks properly.

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Returning home to Nepal amid the COVID-19 pandemic {Nepali}

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Nepal has taken various measures to contain the virus such as ban on international flights, borders sealed as well as nationwide lockdown. In the video, a migrant recently returned from a foreign country talks about importance of staying in quarantine whether or not s/he has developed COVID-19 symptoms, and explains the protocols s/she needs to follow while staying there such washing hands, maintaining physical distance and wearing masks properly.

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