The shortage of council housing, combined with an under-regulated rental market and large-scale displacement caused by people fleeing war, has put severe pressure on the availability and affordability of housing, according to a study. report released by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM).
An elderly woman evacuated from the Donetsk region now lives in the city of Dnipro.
The UN estimates that around 10.6 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes – almost a quarter of the pre-war population, the majority of whom have left the country.
Two-thirds of the 3.7 million people left behind are struggling to pay for their new housing. For many, their dependence on the rental market has depleted their families’ savings.
Financial burden
According to the report, “the financial burden of rent continues to weigh heavily on displaced households,” as they are forced to spend 50 percent or more of their income on rent.
As the war in Ukraine continues, addressing the housing needs of displaced Ukrainians remains a critical priority.
“IOM is committed to helping internally displaced people, and the communities that host them, build a sustainable future. This includes training for new skills, connecting people to jobs and securing stable homes,” said Robert Turner, IOM The Head of Mission of Ukraine.
Humanitarian and development partners continue to support displaced people in accessing housing through financial and legal assistance, as well as through livelihood initiatives, complementing local authorities’ efforts to expand or rehabilitate municipal housing stock.
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