Estonia and IOM study Ukrainian social protection system in wartime

Meeting with the delegation from Estonia

According to Міністерство соц. політики: The Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity, Denys Uliutin, met with the delegation from the Estonian Social Insurance Board and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ukraine. Partners are studying how the Ukrainian social protection system functions in wartime conditions. Uliutin shared key decisions that continue to be implemented in the country.

Discussion of important issues

The meeting discussed the importance of social protection as an integral part of national resilience. The minister emphasized that preparations for the evacuation of people must begin in advance. He also noted that digital services allow for the continuous provision of services, which is critically important under current conditions.

Moreover, it is necessary to transition from emergency humanitarian aid to long-term mechanisms that will help people restore economic independence.

Uliutin thanked Estonia for its constant support, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in the field of social protection. International partners continue to study the Ukrainian experience, which may be useful for their own social welfare systems.

This meeting underscores the importance of international cooperation in the field of social protection, especially in the face of global challenges such as the war in Ukraine.

The experience of Ukraine, particularly in implementing digital services, may serve as a valuable example for other countries facing similar difficulties. Assessment of the Ukrainian social protection system may contribute to the development of new strategies that will enhance the effectiveness of social programs in other countries.