UNHCR’s Grandi praises Moldova’s role in supporting Ukrainian refugees

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Almost 750,000 Ukrainian refugees entered in the past 11 months and over 102,000 Ukrainian refugees remain, almost half of whom are children. The Government’s decision earlier this week to activate temporary protection is another concrete and tangible expression of continued and sustained solidarity with the Ukrainian people. It provides a more secure legal status for refugees and paves the way for a more sustainable and planned response. Temporary protection will help refugees access employment, become self-reliant, and will also allow them to contribute to their host communities until they can return home in safety and dignity. It also provides the framework for even more sustainable access to education and other basic services, providing stability during a great trauma and upheaval. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is committed to supporting Moldova and deepening our cooperation on refugee inclusion while also mobilizing strong donor support for host families and communities. Since the beginning of the refugee influx, UNHCR alone has delivered more than US$100 million worth of assistance and support in Moldova, in addition to the contributions of other humanitarian and development actors, as well as direct bilateral donor support to the Government. We will continue to invest in strengthening social protection systems in Moldova for refugees and Moldovans alike. But it is imperative that the international community steps up to provide renewed support for the refugee response and for the communities generously hosting refugees in Moldova. This means urgent and enhanced development investments in the country, as well as significant international efforts to shore up and grow the country’s economy, including encouraging private sector investment that can provide sustainable opportunities for both Moldovans and refugees. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please visit our media page: https://media.unhcr.org --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

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Published to Youtube on: 22/01/2023

Archived on: 14/04/2023

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gcqn-a_lcCI