Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on the Vulnerabilities of Migrants on the Central Mediterranean Route - Summary

Author(s)
The Independent Monitoring, Rapid Research and Evidence Facility (IMREF) of the DFID-funded SSS Phase II Programme
Publication language
English
Pages
5pp
Date published
03 Aug 2020
Publisher
Independent Monitoring, Research and Evidence Facility (IMREF)
Type
Factsheets and summaries
Keywords
COVID-19, Epidemics & pandemics, Forced displacement and migration, Research, policy and analysis
Countries
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
Organisations
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Seefar
Link
https://seefar.org/research/covid19-central-mediterranean/

Measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 have had significant effects on migrants via the Central Mediterranean Route (CMR). As part of the IMREF consortium*, Seefar has interviewed migrants stranded in Gao (Mali), Agadez (Niger) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) to understand the challenges they face. The study explores the effects of COVID-19 containment measures on their mobility patterns, vulnerabilities and access to health and protection services. 

If you have questions or feedback on the study, please contact IMREF Research Manager <pauline [dot] v [at] seefar [dot] org>.