Regional report: Migrants to and from Ghana

The unprecedented outbreak and spread of the coronavirus halted the lives of billions of people. However, some groups are more vulnerable to the economic, social, and health impacts of the virus. Since the outbreak, over 50,000 travel restrictions were implemented worldwide, leaving migrants and refugees stranded and cut off from their families, with their employment in jeopardy and residence permits expired. At the same time, a high proportion of migrants are working in essential jobs and play a vital role in the COVID-19 response.