COVID-19 Government measures: Impact on displaced populations

Map Action; ACAPS (2020) C2
Report #3 – 16 April 2020 Displaced populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people (IDPs), have been identified as particularly vulnerable to negative impacts of COVID-19. Considering their pre-existing vulnerabilities, they also disproportionately face negative implications stemming from the government measures taken in response to the pandemic. This report explores how refugees and other displaced populations are affected by government measures, whether intentionally or unintentionally.