UN steps up measures to support refugees in Iran amid spike in COVID-19 death toll

United Nations has stepped up support for refugees in Iran during coronavirus outbreak, said its refugee ncy in a statement on March 15. UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stated that, in coordination with government ncy, it has started distribution of essential items such as soap and disposable paper towels to around 7,500 households living in refugee settlements across Iran.

“We stand in solidarity with Iranian people and authorities and are fully mobilized to help contain spre of COVID-19 and mitigate impact on most vulnerable, including refugees,” said Ivo Freijsen, UNHCR Representative in Iran.

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UNHCR said that refugees in Iran have access to primary health care services and are included in national COVID-19 response and current actions have been taken to dress critical and urgent lack of hygiene materials in Iran. According to UN ncy, it needs $6.3 million for its COVID-19 emergency measures, which is part of UN Country Team’s COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan.

“UNHCR is fully committed and will continue to work with local authorities and partners to assess needs of, and furr support, refugees, including those whose livelihoods may have been impacted by virus”, said Freijsen.

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Seeking funds from IMF

Iran has been heavily hit by coronavirus crisis with almost 15,000 confirmed cases and 853 deaths, most after China and Italy. It has sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help combat coronavirus. On March 12, Iranian Foreign Minister took to Twitter to ask for financial assistance from IMF and urged Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to provide immediate access.

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