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Results are for the period of 24 February 2022 – 16 August 2023:
7,417 people assisted onsite
From the very first days of the war in Ukraine, IOM provided in-person immediate assistance, referrals, and information on temporary refuge and different life aspects in Slovakia to refugees at border crossing points and dedicated centres.
20,792 people assisted remotely
IOM´s Migration Information Centre (MIC) provided information and legal, social and job counselling to Ukrainians and non-EU nationals through infoline, email and other channels.
774,737 website visitors
People were searching for useful information on entry and stay in Slovakia available in Ukrainian, Slovak, English and Russian at the MIC website www.mic.iom.sk.
686 professionals trained in counter-trafficking
Professionals involved in the provision of services for refugees and TCNs participated in 41 IOM training sessions about counter-trafficking awareness and prevention.
IOM conducted another 59 training sessions, workshops, and awareness-raising sessions for 623 participants about protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, protection from gender balance violence, how to work with clients and intercultural communication. In addition, IOM held another induction training about mental health and psychosocial support for implementing partners and IOM psychologists.
737 beneficiaries of cash assistance
IOM provided cash assistance to people who are taking full-time care of adult Ukrainian citizens with disabilities and to adult Ukrainian citizens with specific needs and serious medical conditions.
10,984 people were provided with psychological support
IOM provided psychological first aid to 942 adults and 181 children and additional individual psychological counselling to 1,133 adults and 219 children.
War-affected people have also been assisted by participating in group sessions. 1,902 adults and children participated using this format of support, while 5,353 adults and children participated in socio-relational and 1,237 adults and children participated in psychoeducational activities. Another 17 people were referred to specialized services.
In addition to this support, IOM secures the supervision of professionals from other institutions and helps organizations that provide services to people from Ukraine.
The support is realized also thanks to the cooperation with IPčko as the IOM´s implementing partner providing their counselling and assistance to people from Ukraine in all eight regions of Slovakia.
143 courses of IOM Slovak language courses
From the outbreak of the war, over 2,810 Ukrainian citizens have learnt the Slovak language in 63 courses in an online format and 80 in-person courses at Bottova Assistance Centre in Bratislava, Gabcikovo Accommodation Facility, Nitra, Trencin, Presov, Zilina, Trnava, Banska Bystrica, Banska Stiavnica, Piestany and Kosice.
21,021 tonnes of humanitarian aid for Ukraine
To support the continued delivery of goods into Ukraine, since the beginning of the war, the IOM Supply Chain Hub in Slovakia has received 1,247 trucks, equating to 26,187 metric tonnes of goods.
From these and pre-existing supplies in the IOM Supply Chain Hub in Slovakia, the IOM managed to ship 1,001 trucks of goods to Ukraine, equal to a volume of 21,021 metric tonnes.
In response to Ukrainian refugees and TCNs arriving in Slovakia, IOM donated Slovakia the following humanitarian aid: 30,305 blankets, over 14,648 hygiene kits, over 96,359 pcs of clothing, more than 489 medical items such as defibrillators, wheelchairs, walking aids, resuscitation figurine, crutches, equipment for breastfeeding and baby care room, 480 kitchen kits, 100,142 cleaning and hygiene items, and over 28,466 cleaning, kitchen items, appliances (including fans, refrigerators, clothes dryers, washing machines and vacuum cleaners), non-perishable food items and other items.
718 beneficiaries of accommodation
IOM assisted 599 persons mainly in vulnerable situations – single mothers, elderly people and those with chronic illnesses – to find and secure temporary accommodation in Airbnb facilities in Slovakia and another 119 persons with housing in Kosice.
10,143 surveys
IOM conducted data collection across key sites through 3,872 face-to-face interviews with Ukrainian refugees and TCNs about their needs and intentions across border crossing points and key sites in the country.
IOM continues to collect data to assess the needs and intentions of people returning to Ukraine. To date, IOM has conducted 6,271 assessments across key sites in the country.
IOM’s displacement tracking matrix (DTM) team in Slovakia collects data for multisectoral needs assessments and intention surveys in the country. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.
To better understand mobility dynamics and rapidly assess the immediate needs of war-affected populations, including with Ukrainian refugees and TCNs, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team in Slovakia continues to conduct face-to-face surveys with them across border crossing points and key sites in the country.
IOM continues to collect data in order to assess needs and intentions of people returning to Ukraine.
In addition, IOM analyses displaced third-country nationals (TCNs) arriving to and departing from Slovakia.
Read reports from Slovakia:
On 14 April, IOM Slovakia published the first rapid sectoral needs analysis based on 161 surveys collected from 9 – 30 March 2022.
On 3 May, IOM Slovakia published the second rapid sectoral needs analysis based on 481 surveys collected from 9 March – 21 April 2022.
On 27 May, IOM Slovakia published the third rapid sectoral needs analysis based on 780 surveys collected from 9 March – 22 May 2022.
On 18 July, IOM Slovakia published the fourth rapid sectoral needs analysis based on 1,027 surveys collected from 9 March – 30 June 2022.
On 5 September, IOM Slovakia published the fifth rapid sectoral needs analysis based on 1,298 surveys collected from 9 March – 11 August 2022.
On 25 November, IOM Slovakia published the sixth rapid sectoral needs analysis based on 1,817 surveys collected from 9 March – 11 November 2022.
On 17 August, IOM Slovakia published the first analysis based on 185 surveys collected from 19 April – 31 July 2022 with Ukrainian Nationals and third-country nationals (TCNs) crossing back to Ukraine.
On 18 October, IOM Slovakia published the second analysis based on 324 surveys collected from 19 April – 30 September 2022 with Ukrainian Nationals and third-country nationals (TCNs) crossing back to Ukraine.
On 3 May, IOM Slovakia published the first displacement analysis of third-country nationals (TCNs) arriving to and departing from Slovakia during the period of 24 February – 25 April 2022.
On 30 June, IOM Slovakia published the second displacement analysis of third-country nationals (TCNs) arriving to and departing from Slovakia during the period of 24 February – 23 June 2022.
IOM assistance to vulnerable people from Ukraine with temporary accommodation. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.
IOM in partnership with the Airbnb assists people fleeing the war in Ukraine – Ukrainian or Third Country National fleeing Ukraine as a result of current crisis – to find and secure temporary accommodation in Airbnb facilities in Slovakia.
Priority in this assistance is given to refugees without accommodation / facing imminent risk of losing their accommodation; refugees accommodated in overcrowded camps; single-parent/ single-carer households; refugees over 65 years old; pregnant or lactating women; refugees with disabilities or chronic illnesses or other types of migrants in a situation of vulnerability.
People in situation of vulnerability can benefit from psychological first aid, individual psychological counselling or support provided at group sessions. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.
As a part of emergency response, IOM with its partners provide mental health and psychosocial support people fleeing the war and currently living in Slovakia:
- psychological first aid,
- individual psychological counselling,
- support at group sessions,
- socio-relational activities,
- referrals to specialized services.
In addition to this support, IOM secures supervision of professionals from other institutions and helping organizations that provide services to people from Ukraine.
This support is realized also thanks to the cooperation with IPčko as the IOM´s implementing partner providing their counselling and assistance to people form Ukraine in all eight regions of Slovakia. Find out more about contacts where you can ask for help – information in Ukrainian and Slovak language.
IOM is providing CT Awareness Training in Vysne Nemecke for frontline staff. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.
IOM conducts trainings about counter-trafficking awareness and prevention and about protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, protection from gender-based violence, how to work with clients and intercultural communication for frontline workers, professionals, employees and volunteers active in assistance to people from Ukraine.
In addition to counselling and capacity building, IOM helps displaced youth from Ukraine cope with different situations they experience in their daily life. From mid-May at the Gabčíkovo Accommodation Facility, IOM conducts community workshops and youth entitled them Mood Workshops. They are their co-creators and can propose topics of workshops that build cooperation, respect, and tolerance and overcome stereotypes as well.
To reduce the risk of human trafficking, IOM has also developed a mobile app SAFE Travel & Work Abroad that provides key information about human trafficking, safe travelling principles, advice on seeking employment abroad and a list of emergency contacts.
IOM largescale warehouse facility in Košice to support delivery of goods into Ukraine. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.
IOM also ensures that critical, life-saving items are made available to meet the needs of people most affected by the crisis.
IOM operates a largescale warehousing facility in Košice (3,500 square meters) and another one in Michalovce (5,814 square meters) to provide cross border humanitarian supplies to vulnerable Ukrainians. The prepositioning of goods and transfer across the border has proven a critical supply route from Slovakia to Ukraine, supporting continued access to critical lifesaving goods.
In response to vital needs of Ukrainian refugees and TCNs arriving in Slovakia, IOM, in partnership with local authorities and organisations provides humanitarian aid for assistance centres, hotspots, registration centres, accommodation centres and other facilities that assist people in need from Ukraine.
IOM will continue to scale its direct assistance response in line with evolving needs.
Map – IOM humanitarian aid provided in Slovakia for people from Ukraine since 24 February 2022
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Watch more: Supply Chain Hubs in Slovakia and Aid Delivery
IOM remote assistance to Ukrainian refugees and non-European Union (EU) nationals. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.
IOM also provides legal, social and job counselling and referral to relevant services through its Migration Information Centre (MIC). Accessible through both email and helplines, the assistance has been focused further on supporting Ukrainians as well as to non-European Union (EU) nationals.
IOM also regularly updates the IOM MIC website dedicated to the situation in Ukraine, where relevant legislative, administrative, and other information are presented, and relevant contacts shared here.
This online support is available in Ukrainian / Slovak / English / Russian language.
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE ARRIVING TO SLOVAKIA FROM UKRAINEInternational Organization for Migration (IOM) Migration Information Centre: Infoline: 0850 211 478 (only from Slovakia) From abroad: +421 2 5263 0023, +421 55 625 8662 Telegram/Signal: +421 908 767 853 (voice calls only) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.mic.iom.sk. |
IOM providing assistance at the Vyšné Nemecké border point of entry. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.
IOM is actively present and provide immediate direct assistance at:
- Point of entry (PoE) in Vyšné Nemecké,
- PoE in Ubľa,
- Transit Centre in Michalovce,
- Hotspot in Košice,
- Humanitarian Centre in Gabčíkovo.
Through IOM managed spaces and in coordination with local partners, IOM:
- shares information on services and social protection systems,
- provides legal counsel and information on how to register for Temporary Refugee Status.
IOM also raises awareness of the risks of trafficking in human beings and continues to disseminate information leaflets and information cards (in English, Ukrainian, Russian and Roma) with relevant preventive information and contact details of NGOs providing specialized assistance in Slovakia and other European countries.
Watch more: #Ukrainecrisis / IOM support at the Vyšné Nemecké border crossing
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, an increasing number of Ukrainian refugees and third-country nationals (TCNs) entering neighbouring countries has been registered as a result of the war in Ukraine.
As of 21 January 2023, Slovak authorities have reported 1,230,709 arrivals from Ukraine, out of which 1,133,580 were Ukrainian refugees and 60,219 TCNs and EU nationals.
From the very first days, IOM has been providing support and immediate assistance to war-affected populations arriving in Slovakia including Ukrainian refugees and TCNs.
To date, IOM’s operations have concetrated on ensuring access to safe, dignified and sustainable living conditions of people on the run through:
Direct assistance
In person immediate assistance and response to immediate refugee needs at border points of entry and dedicated registration centres.
Remote assistance
Legal, social and job counselling and referrals to Ukrainian refugees as well as to third country nationals through IOM’s Migration Information Centre infoline, email and website.
Humanitarian aid
Provision of emergency humanitarian aid to people in need in Ukraine and people fleeing Ukraine.
Protection
Capacity building on counter-trafficking, prevention of sexual exploitation, gender-based violence and other topics for frontline workers, healthcare professionals, volunteers etc.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Provision of mental health and psychosocial support to people fleeing the war and currently living in Slovakia.
Temporary accommodation
Assistance to persons fleeing the war in Ukraine with temporary accommodation in partnership with the Airbnb.
Data collection
Data collection on displacement, people’s needs and intentions to better understand mobility dynamics in the region and strengthen the response to the crisis.
Our results
Watch more: IOM Slovakia’s Response to the #Ukrainecrisis
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IOM Global and Regional resources:
IOM Appeals for USD 514 Million to Support Ukraine Response
IOM Regional Ukraine Response – Situation Reports
Ukraine: Latest Displacement Tracking Matrix Reports
Ukraine: Migration Data Portal
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Read the reports from Slovakia:
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #28 / 16 August 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #27 / 14 July 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #26 / 14 June 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #25 / 14 May 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #24 / 14 April 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #23 / 15 March 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #22 / 22 February 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #21 / 7 February 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #20 / 24 January 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #19 / 10 January 2023
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #18 / 20 December 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #17 / 6 December 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #16 / 22 November 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #15 / 1 November 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #14 / 18 October 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #13 / 4 October 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #12 / 20 September 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #11 / 6 September 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #10 / 16 August 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #9 / 2 August 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #8 / 19 July 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #7 / 12 July 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #6 / 28 June 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #5 / 14 June 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #4 / 31 May 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #3 / 17 May 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #2 / 3 May 2022
Ukraine: IOM Slovakia Response / #1 / 19 April 2022
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IOM Slovakia response was generously funded by:
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Airbnb, the Council of Europe Development Bank, France, the German Federal Foreign Office, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Republic of Korea, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government of Sweden, the Swiss-Europe Rapid Response Fund, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Migration Information Centre to Support Integration of Migrants in Slovakia (phase IX, Individual Project). The project is co-funded by the European Union from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). Home Affairs Funds.
