Today, on 27 June, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution on long-term support for both asylum seekers and internally displaced persons (IDPs). This is stated on the organisation’s website.
The document was supported by 56 PACE delegates.
The Parliamentary Assembly proposed a number of measures to support IDPs in Ukraine. In particular, the prompt provision of sufficient humanitarian aid with a special focus on the needs of internally displaced families and children.
Programmes to support IDPs should also include financial assistance to facilitate access to social housing and loans for the reconstruction of private housing, including financial support in the form of microfinance or low-interest credit lines.
In turn, for Ukrainian asylum seekers enjoying temporary protection in Europe, EU member states should provide the right to residence and protection.
In addition, the document emphasises the need to strengthen cooperation between various parties to facilitate the return of Ukrainian citizens, including children who have been deported or forcibly transferred to the territory of the russian federation and belarus.