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How many Ukrainians have fled their homes and where have they gone? How many Ukrainians have fled their homes and where have they gone?
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More than ten million people have now fled their homes in Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, according to the the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.More than ten million people have now fled their homes in Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, according to the the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
As well as the four million who have left for neighbouring countries, another estimated 6.5 million people are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country itself.As well as the four million who have left for neighbouring countries, another estimated 6.5 million people are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country itself.
Where are people fleeing inside Ukraine?Where are people fleeing inside Ukraine?
The UN's figure is based on research carried out by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) between 9 and 16 March.The UN's figure is based on research carried out by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) between 9 and 16 March.
Of the 2,000 internally displaced people it surveyed:Of the 2,000 internally displaced people it surveyed:
nearly 30% had come from Kyiv, more than 36% had fled from the east of Ukraine and 20% had come from the northnearly 30% had come from Kyiv, more than 36% had fled from the east of Ukraine and 20% had come from the north
nearly 40% were now in the west of Ukraine, with less than 3% in Kyivnearly 40% were now in the west of Ukraine, with less than 3% in Kyiv
only 5% had left their homes in anticipation of the invasion, with the vast majority fleeing either at the start of the war or when it reached their areaonly 5% had left their homes in anticipation of the invasion, with the vast majority fleeing either at the start of the war or when it reached their area
The IOM estimates that more than half of the people who are internally displaced are women, and many are deemed particularly vulnerable because they are pregnant, have a disability or are a victim of violence.The IOM estimates that more than half of the people who are internally displaced are women, and many are deemed particularly vulnerable because they are pregnant, have a disability or are a victim of violence.
What is being done for people fleeing inside Ukraine?What is being done for people fleeing inside Ukraine?
The UN, which is working alongside other organisations to provide help to people in Ukraine, says it is offering humanitarian assistance "wherever necessary and possible". This includes:The UN, which is working alongside other organisations to provide help to people in Ukraine, says it is offering humanitarian assistance "wherever necessary and possible". This includes:
giving cash to people for basics like food and rentgiving cash to people for basics like food and rent
delivering supplies from west to east, including food and tarpaulins for homes damaged by shellingdelivering supplies from west to east, including food and tarpaulins for homes damaged by shelling
providing folding beds to people in bomb sheltersproviding folding beds to people in bomb shelters
setting up reception and transit points for internally-displaced peoplesetting up reception and transit points for internally-displaced people
As well as the 6.5 million people who have left their homes, about 12 million are thought to be stranded or unable to leave areas affected by the fighting.As well as the 6.5 million people who have left their homes, about 12 million are thought to be stranded or unable to leave areas affected by the fighting.
Which countries are Ukraine's refugees going to?Which countries are Ukraine's refugees going to?
Refugees are also crossing to neighbouring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova.Refugees are also crossing to neighbouring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova.
The UN says that as of 29 March, four million people have left Ukraine:The UN says that as of 29 March, four million people have left Ukraine:
Poland has taken in 2,336,799 refugeesPoland has taken in 2,336,799 refugees
Romania 608,936Romania 608,936
Moldova 387,151Moldova 387,151
Hungary 364,804Hungary 364,804
Russia 350,632Russia 350,632
Slovakia 281,172Slovakia 281,172
Belarus 10,902Belarus 10,902
Some people have travelled from Moldova into Romania and so are included in both countries' totals.Some people have travelled from Moldova into Romania and so are included in both countries' totals.
How are refugees leaving Ukraine?How are refugees leaving Ukraine?
Trains heading towards Ukraine's border have been packed, and there have been long queues of traffic on roads leading out of the country.Trains heading towards Ukraine's border have been packed, and there have been long queues of traffic on roads leading out of the country.
The UN estimates that 6.5 million people are displaced inside UkraineThe UN estimates that 6.5 million people are displaced inside Ukraine
Refugees don't need all their official documents, but it is helpful if they can provide provide identification cards or passports, birth certificates of children travelling with them and and medical documentation.Refugees don't need all their official documents, but it is helpful if they can provide provide identification cards or passports, birth certificates of children travelling with them and and medical documentation.
To get refugee status, they need to be Ukrainian citizens or people legally living in Ukraine, such as foreign students.To get refugee status, they need to be Ukrainian citizens or people legally living in Ukraine, such as foreign students.
There have been reports of people from African countries being prevented from leaving Ukraine.There have been reports of people from African countries being prevented from leaving Ukraine.
'They said if you're black, you should walk''They said if you're black, you should walk'
What help are countries offering refugees?What help are countries offering refugees?
In countries bordering Ukraine, refugees can stay in reception centres if they can't stay with friends or relatives. They are given food and medical care, and information about onward travel.In countries bordering Ukraine, refugees can stay in reception centres if they can't stay with friends or relatives. They are given food and medical care, and information about onward travel.
The EU has granted Ukrainians who flee the war a blanket right to stay and work throughout its 27 member nations for up to three years.The EU has granted Ukrainians who flee the war a blanket right to stay and work throughout its 27 member nations for up to three years.
They will also receive social welfare and access to housing, medical treatment and schools.They will also receive social welfare and access to housing, medical treatment and schools.
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The government of Poland, which has received the highest number of refugees, has said it will need more money than the EU is currently offering in order to host the number of people arriving there.The government of Poland, which has received the highest number of refugees, has said it will need more money than the EU is currently offering in order to host the number of people arriving there.
Moldova, which has by far the largest concentration of refugees per capita, has also appealed for international help in dealing with the numbers arriving.Moldova, which has by far the largest concentration of refugees per capita, has also appealed for international help in dealing with the numbers arriving.
Couple hire hotel in Poland to house refugeesCouple hire hotel in Poland to house refugees
Poland feels the strain of Ukraine's refugeesPoland feels the strain of Ukraine's refugees
Hundreds of refugees are living in this athletics centre in MoldovaHundreds of refugees are living in this athletics centre in Moldova
What is the UK doing to help Ukrainian refugees?What is the UK doing to help Ukrainian refugees?
The UK launched a family visa scheme for Ukrainians who have an immediate or extended family member in the UK.The UK launched a family visa scheme for Ukrainians who have an immediate or extended family member in the UK.
As of 30 March, 22,800 Ukraine family visas had been issued, against 31,200 applications received. As of 29 March, 22,800 Ukraine family visas had been issued, against 31,200 applications received.
After the UK government was criticised for the speed and scale of its response, it also launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme.After the UK government was criticised for the speed and scale of its response, it also launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Under this scheme, people in the UK can nominate an individual or family to stay with them rent-free for at least six months.Under this scheme, people in the UK can nominate an individual or family to stay with them rent-free for at least six months.
As of 30 March, 2,700 Ukraine sponsorship visas had been issued out of 28,300 applications. As of 29 March, 2,700 Ukraine sponsorship visas had been issued out of 28,300 applications.
Refugees who come via the scheme will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years, and access healthcare, welfare and schools.Refugees who come via the scheme will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years, and access healthcare, welfare and schools.
Applications are made online, and both hosts and refugees will be vetted. Hosts will receive £350 a month and there will be no cap on the numbers able to come to the UK.Applications are made online, and both hosts and refugees will be vetted. Hosts will receive £350 a month and there will be no cap on the numbers able to come to the UK.
However, some families who have applied to be sponsors have complained that the system is too slow and complicated.However, some families who have applied to be sponsors have complained that the system is too slow and complicated.
Ukraine families angered by 'inhumane' visa delayUkraine families angered by 'inhumane' visa delay
Heartless or doing its best to help refugees? UK in crisis modeHeartless or doing its best to help refugees? UK in crisis mode
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