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Mr. Mark Lowcock, the Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC) and Chair of the IASC, convened an ad hoc IASC Principals meeting to discuss the COVID-19 response, including a discussion on the topics of Localization and Protection from Sexual Exploitation (PSEA) and Abuse and Sexual Harassment.

This paper draws on the discussion note, co-authored by Martin Rama and Hans Peter Lankes, “The economic policy response to the COVID-19 crisis,” and on contributions by experts across the World Bank Group, including all Global Practices; the Development Economics Vice Presidency; the Fragility, Conflict and Violence and Gender Global Themes; regional and country teams; and others. This policy paper seeks to:

Basic psychosocial support skills are at the core of any MHPSS intervention. All relief providers involved in the COVID-19 response should be equipped with basic psychosocial support skills, whether they identify as an MHPSS provider or not. This illustrated guide, developed by the IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Reference Group (MHPSS RG), aims at building basic psychosocial skills among all essential workers responding to COVID-19.

Developed by UNICEF and OCHA in consultation with the IASC members ___________________________ This document provides communication content to support collective advocacy efforts for the safe and fast-tracked access for health and aid workers and supplies at borders and in countries.