Romania

Conflict in Ukraine re-escalated on 24 February 2022, when Russian forces entered the country and advanced towards different Ukrainian cities in a full-scale military operation. Heavy clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces and shelling have led to civilian casualties. Shelling has also significantly affected homes, public buildings, and other critical infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, roads, and railways.?

Insecurity has forced nearly eight million people to leave their homes and seek safety in neighbouring countries, including Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Close to six million people are estimated to be displaced within Ukraine as at 5 December.?

As at 15 January 2023, over 1.8 million people had fled Ukraine to Romania, and more than 106,000 people had been registered as refugees. Romania is also a transit country for many fleeing conflict in Ukraine; some Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians have crossed through Romania to travel to other countries or go back to their countries of origin. Refugees are residing in host communities, and most of them are women. They need cash and livelihood assistance aside from protection, education, and healthcare services. Remittances, social benefits, and humanitarian cash assistance are considered the main sources of income for refugees.?