With the support of Italy, UNHCR provides vital assistance to refugees with disabilities, ensuring access to essential services, mobility aids, and inclusive support for greater independence and dignity.
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CHIȘINĂU– The generous €2,000,000 contribution from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) will significantly boost support for refugees and the Moldovan communities that host them. This crucial funding will improve local capacities to provide inclusive and effective services, such as healthcare, education, and social support, benefiting both refugees and their hosts. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, extends its heartfelt gratitude to Italy for this timely and impactful contribution, which will help improve lives and strengthen refugee resilience during a critical time.
With generous support from Italy, UNHCR will promote social cohesion and inclusive development for vulnerable refugees and host communities throughout Moldova. Efforts will focus on strengthening local service providers to deliver community-driven support and foster integration. Tailored information and counselling services will improve access to vital resources for refugees with disabilities, encouraging their active participation in community life. Targeted cash assistance will help vulnerable refugees meet basic needs and build resilience, while essential mental health and psychosocial services will prioritise women, persons with disabilities, and older refugees to enhance their well-being, resilience, and inclusion.
Italy has been a committed supporter of the refugee response in Moldova and a long-time partner of UNHCR’s efforts both in the country and globally. Its continued contributions have been instrumental in addressing the needs of vulnerable refugees in Moldova and strengthening the resilience of host communities. On a global scale, Italy’s support has enabled UNHCR to deliver life-saving assistance, protection services, and long-term solutions to millions of forcibly displaced people, reinforcing a shared commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of refugees worldwide.
Note to editors:
UNHCR has supported Moldova’s refugee response since establishing a presence in 1997. The agency expanded operations significantly in February 2022 to address the influx of refugees from Ukraine, co-leading the interagency humanitarian response alongside the Moldovan government under the Regional Response Plan for the Ukraine Situation.
Key figures about the refugee response in the Republic of Moldova
Since February 2022, with the support of Italy and other donors, UNHCR has achieved significant milestones in Moldova:
These efforts are implemented in close collaboration with the Government of Moldova, UN agencies, international and national NGO partners, and with invaluable contributions from refugees themselves.
UNHCR remains committed to advancing shared objectives of inclusion, resilience, and community cohesion in Moldova, ensuring refugees and host communities alike are supported.
For media inquiries:
In the Republic of Moldova:
Monica Vazquez vazquezm@unhcr.org
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