1,000 Days of Full-Scale War on Ukraine: UNHCR Urges Solidarity with Victims
November 12, 2024
(Europe) – Today marks the grim milestone of 1,000 days since the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued an urgent call for sustained solidarity with the millions of victims of this protracted conflict.
Over the past three years, the war has caused immense suffering and displacement. According to UNHCR, more than 13 million civilians have fled Ukraine, seeking refuge in neighboring countries and beyond. Within Ukraine itself, an estimated 6.2 million people remain internally displaced.
“The human cost of this war has been staggering,” said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. “Families have been torn apart, homes destroyed, and lives upended. The humanitarian needs remain immense, and we urgently need the world’s continued support.”
UNHCR has been on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries since the outbreak of the war, providing life-saving assistance, including shelter, food, water, and protection services. The agency has also facilitated the evacuation of vulnerable civilians from conflict-affected areas.
“Our teams have witnessed firsthand the horrors of this conflict,” said Grandi. “We have seen people who have lost everything, struggling to rebuild their lives in the midst of immense trauma.”
The conflict has had a particularly devastating impact on women and children. According to UNHCR, women and girls account for an estimated 80% of those who have fled Ukraine. Many have faced violence, abuse, and other forms of exploitation.
“Gender-based violence is a horrifying weapon of war,” said Grandi. “We must do everything we can to protect women and girls and ensure that they receive the support they need.”
As the war enters its fourth year, UNHCR is appealing for sustained financial support from donors to continue providing humanitarian assistance to the victims of the conflict. The agency is also urging safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all areas affected by the fighting.
“We cannot turn away from the suffering of the Ukrainian people,” stressed Grandi. “They need our solidarity and support now more than ever.”
1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims
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