Brief

Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon

This brief provides evidence of the impact of the pandemic on Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon, shedding light on some of the most pressing issues facing workers and enterprises.

Briefing note | 28 June 2020
Evidence on how the pandemic affects workers and their employers is beginning to emerge as the world starts to grapple with the effects from the restrictions put in place to mitigate the spread of the virus. The ILO is currently leading a regional initiative aimed at assessing the impact of COVID-19 on workers and enterprises in three Arab States: Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon.