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Since the start of the war in Ukraine, over 1.3 million people have crossed the border into Slovakia.
Close to 83 per cent are women and children, but there are also older people and those who need urgent medical care or who have disabilities.
UNHCR’s response to the refugee crisis is multisectoral and focuses on protection, reception conditions, accommodation, socio-economic inclusion, and financial assistance for the most vulnerable groups.
UNHCR and partners are present at border crossing points and other locations where refugees are assisted to access protection and assistance, through receiving vital access to information on rights and available services, and to identify and refer vulnerable refugees to relevant services.