Unravelling the tapestry of struggle

An exploration of socio-economic challenges faced by internally displaced women in Bangladesh amidst the Covid-19 crisis

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ID6429957
AuthorsAnita Jahid (Western Sydney University, corresponding author), Minhazur Rahman Rezvi (0000-0003-3046-6664, University of Dhaka), Md Masudur Rahman (0000-0002-5079-3606, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University)
Year2025
Volume21
Issue1
Pages1-16
Publication date2025-01-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Migration Health and Social Care (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2042-8650 • E-ISSN: 1747-9894
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/ijmhsc-01-2024-0002
OpenAlexW4406815890
LanguageEN
References cited28

Purpose This study aims to identify and analyse the gender-specific challenges encountered by internally displaced women (IDWs) in developing countries, focusing on Bangladesh within the distinctive backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the paper recommends effective strategies to address and overcome these challenges. Design/methodology/approach This research, conducted by the PRISMA guidelines, investigated the socio-economic challenges of the pandemic for IDWs through a comprehensive analysis of diverse sources. These sources encompassed quantitative and qualitative studies, organisational reports, publications from UN agencies, the International Organisation for Migration, the International Labour Organisation, the World Health Organisation, case studies and newspaper articles. Findings This research sheds light on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on IDWs, encompassing aspects such as safety, shelter, livelihood, household responsibilities, health support, external aid, domestic violence and childcare facilities. In addition, it emphasises the pivotal contributions of government organisations (GOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in ensuring the well-being and survival of IDWs. Originality/value This paper represents one of the initial endeavours in exploring the socio-economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic on IDWs. Moreover, it highlights the significance of tailored gender-specific assistance for IDWs in challenging circumstances. Researchers, policymakers, GOs and NGOs can leverage the insights gleaned from this study to enhance the socio-economic well-being of IDWs

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Development economics · Disease · Economics · Geography · Outbreak · Pandemic · Pathology · Political science · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 · Sociology · Agricultural risk and resilience · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Medicine · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Virology

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