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Barcelona ́s Homeless during COVID -19

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  • A young man from Venezuela is driving along the Bogatell beach promenade at 6:00 in the afternoon, through a deserted Barcelona due to the confinement decreed by the state of alert caused by the Coronavirus crisis. In his backpack he carries a sleeping bag, a tent and a cooking stove. Before confinement, he worked as a circus artist. He does not want to go into a shelter set up by the City Council for confinement because he fears social panic. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of  the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • Juan Manuel García has left the social shelter that the Barcelona City Council has set up for people who sleep on the street, after spending the first night. About 250 people sleep in the shelter and there has been an attempted robbery. He has obtained a room in a shared apartment and leaves his place to someone else who may need it more. After a long period in prison, he was released in February this year without being able to find a job. In the photograph, he shows the marks of the self-harm he did in prison to achieve improvements during his stay there. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of  the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A homeless from Poland is putting a pair of gloves to protect himself from the virus, although he has no mask. There are no people in the streets,so he has problems to achieve money to pass the day. Raval quarter, in the city center of Barcelona.  Barcelona, March 24th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of  the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A patrol of the Urban Guard on horseback in the Born neighborhood asks some "homeless" why they are not confined. Since the Government decreed the state of alarm for the COVID19 crisis, the population has been confined into their home, with the exception of people who sleep on the street. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of  the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A young woman has delivered some food to a man of Romanian origin who has settled in a central street in the city center after the decree of the state of alarm due to COVID19 crisis. He and his wife have been trapped in the city of Barcelona, with some bus tickets to Romania, which they could not use because the borders were closed after. Barcelona, 27th march. Barcelona, March 27th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many people have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of  the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A man has left the social shelter set up by the Barcelona City Council after spending a night inside and having a conflict with one of the confined people. His personal things are inside two plastic bags. He has decided to go back to sleep on the street. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of  the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A man who lives on the street for two years, queues to enter to the social shelter that the Barcelona City Council has enabled for homeless, during the period of time of confinement decreed by the Government because of the COVID19 crisis. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of  the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A security guard at the central Barcelona train station warns a group of homeless women that they cannot be at the train station during the day. During the period of confinement decreed by spanish Government due to COVID19 crisis, homeless people cannot be in squares, libraries, or bars as before. Barcelona, March 24th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • The Barcelona City Council has set up a social shelter for the homeless at the Montjuich Fair during the period of confinement decreed by the central government due to the COVID19 crisis. With a capacity of 250 men, it offers a bed, food, clothing and care from the Red Cross and the army's. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A couple from Sweden who has been living on the streets of Barcelona for 6 months, has settled during confinement in a square of the city center with a tent. They would like to be able to confine themselves to a shelter for homeless people, but they would be forced to be separated, he in a men's shelter and she in a women's one. So they prefer to sleep on the street together. Barcelona, March 27th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • During the period of confinement decreed by the Spanish Government to protect the population from COVID19, the soup kitchens of the city of Barcelona can no longer offer food to homeless people inside. They offer takeaways, menus, or snacks. Barcelona, March 24th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A homeless man who has settled in a square during the period of confinement, lights a fire to cook rice, tired of eating soup, which is what most social dining rooms in the city of Barcelona offer. Barcelona, March 27th. Photo by Eva Parey.
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  • A young man who has been sleeping on the street for months, offers to play a game of chess to anyone on the street. José is not afraid of COVID19 disease. He thinks this is only the beginning of other pandemics to come. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.
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  • Two men who sleep on the street prepare their boxes to go to sleep. They do not want to enter the social shelter enabled by the City Council for homeless people during the period of confinement to protect society from COVID19. They prefer the freedom that the street gives them. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • Homeless people from Barcelona that have been sleeping on the street for years. During the period of confinement, they  do not have a place to settle during the day, so they shelter in the vicinity of the central station. Barcelona, ​​March 24th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A woman is sleeping on a street of the city center of Barcelona. Homeless people cannot stay at home during the confinement. They are more exposed to the disease of COVID19 than the rest of the society. Barcelona, March 18th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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  • A box under a bridge shelters a man who sleeps every night in the vicinity of the main road that surrounds the city of Barcelona. During the confinement decreed by the Government, there is hardly any traffic on the roads. Barcelona, March 26th. Photo by Eva Parey.<br />
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Many homeless have been living in Barcelona for a while, sleeping on its streets, there are around 2,500 people, of different nationalities, ages and genders, but it is the quiet of the city - with hardly any passers-by -, in State of Alarm, that betrays their presence on the streets.<br />
The confinement order issued on March 15 cannot be applied to them. Their problem is twofold. Find a place to spend the day and avoid to be exposed to COVID disease19. Some have been able to occupy spaces in the city that before, being visible for the society, were prohibited. Others would like to occupy any of the places in the social shelters that the Barcelona City Council has specifically opened for them. More than fear of the disease, there are other fears. Loss of freedom seems the most precious asset for those who do not want to confine themselves in a closed space, in addition to protecting themselves from possible thefts or conflicts of all kinds. Behind each face there is a story. Some have been with this way of life for some time, but others, the cessation of many jobs or the closing of borders, have left them trapped in the street with no other option.
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