UNHCR launches digital platform with up-to-date information on assistance and services for people displaced by war on Ukraine

On the new “Ukraine is Home” platform, Ukrainians, who have fled the full-scale invasion by Russia and become internally displaced or refugees abroad, can find practical and updated information about rights, entitlements, and access to services—to help them make well-informed decisions regarding voluntary return or continued stay in host communities or countries.   

Kyiv, 18 July – Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, officially launches its innovative Ukraine is Home digital information platform. This online portal aims to provide timely and impartial information to millions of people displaced by the full-scale war. It is designed to help Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced make informed decisions regarding potential return—or continued stay in host countries or host communities.  Users can find guidance on accessing the Government’s compensation mechanisms for destroyed or damaged homes, and eligibility requirements when applying from abroad; personal documents to obtain before and bring when returning to Ukraine; and access to free legal aid and cash assistance provided by UNHCR and its local partners, amongst others. More information on key topics of interest and relevance for return are continuously being added. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has worked closely with UNHCR to provide links and information on consular services in host countries, which are often crucial for refugees considering voluntary return.  

“We welcome the leadership and coordination role of UNHCR in assisting Ukrainians both in the country and abroad. As long as the Russian aggression continues, our people abroad need international assistance and support,” said Dmytro Kuleba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. “At the same