Report
This report presents an analysis of the current situation of Ukrainian refugees in Poland, focusing on their most urgent needs and key challenges.
In this cycle, the IRC Protection Monitoring Team conducted 437 surveys with refugees over the age of 18. Additionally, as part of the qualitative research component, 14 expert interviews (KIIs) were conducted. The monitoring was carried out in three cities: Warsaw, Katowice, and Gdynia.
The period from April to June was marked by many changes in legislation and the availability of services for Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Particularly important changes concerned the availability of housing, and upcoming changes in the education system.
The IRC identifies protection risks related to accommodation, restrained access to basic services, and the specific vulnerabilities of mothers with children with disabilities, as well as children and teenagers particularly at risk. Additionally, risks related to labour exploitation and mental health are highlighted.
Among the most urgent needs remain accommodation, employment and material assistance. Importantly, in the context of the next three months, refugees identified significant concerns about meeting their basic needs, such as food and housing. Over 50% expressed fears that they would not be able to secure these essentials.
Protection risks in Q2 2024:
- Protection Risk 1: Risk of eviction and homelessness
- Protection Risk 2: Risk of restrained access
to basic services and assistance - People at risk: mothers with children with disabilities
- People at risk: children and teenagers
