This post offers the latest United Nations News related to refugees from the Ukrainian war with Russia.
April 7
As part of the EU’s efforts to support Ukraine after Russia’s invasion, EU ambassadors today endorsed a proposal giving member states immediate access to more initial funding from REACT-EU (Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe), as well as facilitating the provision of basic needs and support for refugees from Ukraine.
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April 2
EP President Roberta Metsola, together with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, met this morning with Ukrainians having fled the war at the Otwock school in the region of Warsaw.
Roberta Metsola wants to increase aid to countries taking in Ukrainian refugees |
March 28
Ministers met to discuss further coordination of the reception of refugees from Ukraine. Since 24 February 2022, around 3.8 million people, mainly women and children, have arrived in the European Union after fleeing from the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine: Home Affair Ministers discuss reception of refugees
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March 26
In its conclusions of 24-25 March, the European Council called on Member States to intensify their efforts in a continued spirit of unity and solidarity, and it invited the Commission to take the necessary initiatives to facilitate such efforts.
Home Affairs Council: 10-Point Plan on stronger European coordination on welcoming people fleeing the war against Ukraine |
March 25
Parliament gave the green light to redirect EU regional and asylum funding to EU countries sheltering people fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, on Thursday.
War in Ukraine: MEPs unlock emergency funds for refugees
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March 25, the European Commission and the Government of Canada announced the launch of a global campaign to raise funding in support of people fleeing the invasion of Ukraine, in partnership with international advocacy organisation Global Citizen.
European Commission and Government of Canada team up with Global Citizen to mobilise support for refugees
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March 23
To support Member States welcoming and accommodating refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine, the Commission has today proposed to increase by €3.4 billion the total pre-financing from the Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe (REACT-EU).
Ukraine: €3.4 billion REACT-EU pre-financing to Member States welcoming refugees fleeing Ukraine
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The European Commission outlines the actions being taken to support Member States in meeting the needs of those fleeing the war against Ukraine and its people. Since the unprovoked and unjustified Russian invasion, some 3.5 million people – mainly women and children – have arrived in the EU in the space of just four weeks. Around 6.5 million people are estimated to be displaced internally.
Ukraine: EU support to help Member States meet the needs of refugees
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March 20
The Commission is presenting operational guidelines to support Member States in applying the Directive. The comprehensive guidelines will help those arriving to have a consistent and effective level of rights and the Member States to assume their new responsibilities.
Ukraine refugees: Operational guidelines to support Member States in applying the Temporary Protection Directive
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March 16
The Council today endorsed a legislative proposal that will mobilise cohesion policy funding to assist refugees fleeing Russia’s military aggression.The measure will also reinforce member states’ ongoing efforts to tackle the extended impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukraine: Council approves swift release of cohesion resources to help refugees
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March 6
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday called for a pause in the fighting to allow civilians to escape conflict zones in Ukraine, as the UN rights body (OHCHR) announced that it had recorded 1,123 civilian casualties since the start of Russia’s armed assault on the country.
Ukraine: UN chief calls for safe passage from conflict zones, rights body records 1,123 civilian casualties, WHO outlines health concerns
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March 3
The “senseless war” in Ukraine has forced one million people to flee the country in just seven days, while countless others have been displaced within its borders, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on Thursday.
‘Senseless war’ forces one million to flee Ukraine: UN refugee chief
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March 2
The number of people fleeing the Russian onslaught in Ukraine surpassed 874,000 as of Wednesday morning New York time, data from the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has revealed. More than half have headed west to Poland, according to a new UNHCR operational data portal that is keeping track of refugee arrivals in neighbouring countries.
Ukraine crisis: UN agencies support rising tide of refugees |
“La Asamblea General ha hablado. Como Secretario General, es mi deber apoyar esta resolución y guiarme por su llamamiento. El mensaje de la Asamblea General es fuerte y claro: poner fin a las hostilidades en Ucrania, ya; silenciar las armas, ya; abrir la puerta al diálogo y a la diplomacia, ya.”
General Assembly Resolution Seeking End to Ukraine Hostilities ‘Is Loud and Clear’, Secretary-General Says, Warning Situation Could Get Worse
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Commission is proposing to activate the Temporary Protection Directive to offer quick and effective assistance to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Under this proposal, those fleeing the war will be granted temporary protection in the EU, meaning that they will be given a residence permit, and they will have access to education and to the labour market.
Ukraine: Commission proposes temporary protection for people fleeing war in Ukraine and guidelines for border checks
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March 1
Rockets have been “raining down” on Ukraine’s cities and hundreds of people have been killed or injured since the Russian military offensive began, the UN Secretary-General said on Tuesday, at the launch of a $1.7 billion flash appeal to provide urgently-needed assistance.
Ukraine: $1.7 billion appeal launched to help refugee exodus, host countries
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Well over 600,000 people have fled Ukraine in under a week, since Russia’s military offensive began, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, as they issued an appeal to protect civilians from further bloodshed.
UN humanitarians call on combatants to spare Ukraine civilians as aid ramps up |
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European Union facing the invasion of Ukraine
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European Parliament facing the invasion of Ukraine
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