Indigenous refugees battle Coronavirus in Latin America
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads through Latin America, UNHCR, the UN Refugee...
As coronavirus spreads, refugee doctors want to join the fight
Trained medics working as cashiers and wait staff want their qualifications recognized so they can save lives in the pandemic. By Sarah Schafer NEW YORK – When Lubab al-Quraishi heard that officials in New Jersey would allow internationally trained medical workers...
Self-help project in Niger churns out hygiene products in fight against coronavirus
Mini refugee ‘factory’ produces soap, liquid handwash, bleach and water containers for free distribution. By Jean-Sébastien Josset in Hamdallaye, Niger It started as a mini-cooperative to give a small income for hundreds of refugees evacuated from Libya. But with the...