After the attacks: how UNHCR responds and helps people in Ukraine fix their war-damaged homes
With timely and generous support from the European Union, UNHCR and partners rush to provide emergency shelter materials to help people quickly repair their homes damaged by Russian aerial attacks.
Together with Ministry of Social Policy and the Pension Fund of Ukraine, UNHCR ensures extra cash support to vulnerable pensioners during the cold winter months
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has so far provided close to 23 million USD in direct cash support to Ukrainian pensioners in order for them to buy solid household fuel to keep homes warm during the winter season.
Innovative “Workshop on Wheels”- initiative supports Ukrainians with house repairs
In a new pilot project, UNHCR and its NGO partner “Angels of Salvation” deploy mobile teams of skilled construction workers to help war-affected communities repair their homes.
Twice displaced by war in Ukraine, but refusing to give up
Twice displaced, Yana Liubymova uses her experience to support and advocate for other Ukrainians forced to flee.
Full-scale Ukraine war enters third year, prolonging uncertainty and exile for millions of displaced
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR Regional Director for Europe, Philippe Leclerc – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at yesterday’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
How can a laptop help displaced and other war-affected people in Ukraine?
In 2023, UNHCR provided 3,370 laptops to help children continue their studies and stay connected, and support social and legal workers, border guards and consular workers to continue providing vital services to people across Ukraine.
New Roma Community Centres in Zarkapatska oblast will address multiple challenges for the minority group and local integration
UNHCR is working closely with local communities and authorities to support and empower Roma communities and strengthen social inclusion.
“You can’t put life on hold and live in your memories”
Tetiana fled her home and constant shelling in Kharkiv and found solace in Rivne region in western Ukraine, not least through her work in the village council, where she helps other displaced people integrate into their new community.
In Ukraine, UNHCR’s Grandi urgently appeals for renewed support as the war rages on
KYIV – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has warned of dramatic humanitarian suffering throughout Ukraine and worsening conditions as war-affected civilians suffer in the depths of winter. Grandi wrapped up his week-long visit to the country...