The representation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) together with the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights published the first national report on the state of protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and those who have returned from displacement.
According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Social Policy, Families, and Unity of Ukraine, it was found that 83% of internally displaced persons reported free movement within the country, while only 15% faced certain obstacles.
“Families mostly stay together. 69% of respondents feel the negative impact of the situation on their mental health.”
Regarding housing conditions, 84% of renters or those temporarily living in relatives' housing believe that their housing rights are sufficiently guaranteed. 80% of homeowners fully possess the package of ownership documents.
“More than a quarter of internally displaced persons provide for themselves with income, while 63% depend on state social assistance.”
It was also found that only 7% of internally displaced persons plan to return to their places of permanent residence within the next six months, with the average age of this group being 57 years.
UNHCR, together with the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, conducted a study on the state of protection of internally displaced persons in Ukraine. Respondents pointed out problems with housing, employment, and the negative impact on mental health due to the conflict. Most internally displaced Ukrainians depend on state social assistance, and only a very small number plan to return to their permanent places of residence in the coming months.