1,000 Days of Full-Scale War on Ukraine: UNHCR Urges Solidarity with Victims
Geneva, November 12, 2024 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is today marking the grim milestone of 1,000 days since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The agency is appealing for urgent support for the millions of people affected by the conflict, both within Ukraine and those who have been forced to flee their homes.
“The war in Ukraine has inflicted immense suffering on millions of people, both in Ukraine and beyond,” said Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees. “As we mark 1,000 days of this senseless conflict, we stand in solidarity with the victims and call for an immediate end to the violence.”
According to UNHCR, the war has forced more than 13 million people to flee their homes within Ukraine, making it the largest internal displacement crisis in Europe since World War II. Additionally, over 8 million Ukrainians have been forced to seek refuge in neighboring countries.
The conflict has also had a devastating impact on Ukraine’s infrastructure, economy, and social fabric. Hospitals, schools, and homes have been destroyed, while essential services have been disrupted. The war has also caused widespread food insecurity and malnutrition.
“The people of Ukraine have endured unimaginable suffering and hardship,” said Grandi. “They have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. They need our support now more than ever.”
UNHCR is appealing for $2.5 billion to meet the urgent needs of the millions of people affected by the war in Ukraine in 2023. The funding will be used to provide shelter, food, water, sanitation, and other essential services to those who have been displaced.
“We must not let the people of Ukraine down,” said Grandi. “We must continue to provide them with the support they need to survive and rebuild their lives.”
In addition to its humanitarian response, UNHCR is also working to address the root causes of displacement and to find long-term solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The agency is supporting efforts to establish peace and stability in Ukraine, and to promote reconciliation and reintegration.
“The people of Ukraine deserve a future free from conflict and displacement,” said Grandi. “We will continue to work tirelessly to support them on their journey to recovery and peace.”
1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims
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