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HIGHLIGHTS
▪ Intentions Survey: UNHCR published on 7 July findings from the fourth round of a regional intentions survey for refugees from Ukraine, based on data collected in April-May 2023, interviewing 500 refugees in Poland (3,850 across Europe). Key findings for Poland include 71% of refugees expressed a hope to return to Ukraine, but had no immediate plans, while 17% intended to return within three months. Smaller proportions of refugees were undecided (8%) or had no desire to return (4%). Safety, security, and access to basic services such as electricity, water, healthcare, education, housing, and employment opportunities were essential in their decision-making about returning. Most refugees came from Ukraine's eastern and southern regions, with 14% reporting that their family homes had been damaged or destroyed. Two-thirds are currently residing in rented or co-rented accommodation in Poland. Findings for Poland were issued in English and Polish.
▪ Supporting Government’s Efforts: UNHCR and Minister Agnieszka Scigaj member of the Council of Ministers responsible for social integration, have reinforced cooperation, based on a Letter of Intent (LoI) to support a social integration pilot initiative called "We Need Each Other". This programme was developed in collaboration with authorities, national and international organizations, and grassroots groups, with the aim of improving social cohesion and creating integration opportunities. The LoI signed by both parties allows UNHCR to provide expertise, share anonymized refugee data, and help with surveys and assessments, among other contributions. The programme will support five projects in five different regions: Podlaskie, Masovian, Małopolskie, Zachodniopomorskie, and Dolnośląskie. During the pilot phase, the programme will support 100 households of Ukrainian refugees, including those in collective centres, and Polish citizens facing difficult life situations by helping them relocate outside major cities and become self-reliant.
▪ Cash Assistance: UNHCR provides targeted cash assistance to some of the most vulnerable refugees to help them cover their basic needs. As of 15 July, 17,359 refugees (7,954 families) have received cash assistance since the beginning of the year. Beneficiaries were enrolled through six enrolment centres and mobile outreach teams in Warsaw, Gdynia, Rzeszow, Lublin, Wroclaw and Krakow.