The situation in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes. UNHCR is working around the clock to provide reception centres, shelter and support to people forced to flee the largest refugee situation in Europe since the Second World War.
Since the crisis began in late February 2022, thousands of families have been forced to flee in Ukraine.
Already more than 1,000 days since the full-scale war in Ukraine began, a harsh milestone for thousands of displaced and war-affected families who continue to face unimaginable challenges.
A third of the country’s population has been forced to flee their homes. More than 6.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine, and over 3.5 million people have been displaced within the country’s borders. 14 million people in total are uprooted, mostly women and children.
I have worked in refugee crises for almost 40 years and I have rarely seen such an incredibly fast-rising exodus of people.
Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Since the beginning of the military offensive in Ukraine on February 24th 2022, UNHCR has been leading the regional inter-agency refugee response coordination. Within and outside of Ukraine, UNHCR and its partners provide protection, shelter, psychosocial support and access to financial support and to essential items like hygiene and kitchen kits, blankets, and warm clothes. The UN Refugee Agency is determined and committed to continue its support to people in need as long as access is possible.
However, the needs spawned by the crisis in Ukraine are increasing exponentially. UNHCR is therefore calling on the international community to show solidarity and provide quick and vital assistance to the thousands of displaced men, women and children. We need your help urgently to support the people affected.
Find the latest updates on the situation in Ukraine on UNHCR's dedicated portal.