When COVID-19 is Just One of Many Crises: The Pandemic’s Impact on Displaced Persons

WHEN
Monday, May 18, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT
WHERE
Online

Even before the coronavirus pandemic hit, the world was in the midst of the largest refugee crisis since World War II, with an estimated 70.8 million forcibly displaced persons worldwide. Now, COVID-19 is sweeping through a population with minimal access to medical services and little ability to practice social distancing. How do we start to think about carving out space for displaced populations when in the midst of our own crisis? Please join experts in the field of disaster relief and humanitarian aid to learn about what is being done and what is still needed.

Speakers:

Georgette Bennett
Founder of the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees
Immediate Past Board Chair of JFN

David Miliband
President and CEO
International Rescue Committee 

Shadi Martini
Executive Director
Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees 

Yotam Polizar
CEO
IsraAid 

 


CONTACT
Tamar Frydman ·

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