Promotion of Human Security of Ukrainian Refugees, Third-Country Nationals, and Host Communities in Moldova Through Socio-Economic Empowerment and Inclusion​

Moldova’s development has been significantly impacted by overlapping crises, further intensified by the conflict in Ukraine. Since February 2022, over 700,000 Ukrainian refugees have entered the country, equivalent to more than 4% of the local population. This rapid influx has strained essential services and increased food and energy insecurity in the context of rising inflation. The refugee influx has also deepened socio-economic challenges and increased social tensions, with over 70% of Ukrainian refugee household heads unemployed due to legal barriers, language difficulties, and limited job opportunities.​​

The programme aims to enhance the human security of Ukrainian refugees, Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), and their host communities in Moldova as part of a transformative development process. The key objectives of the programme are to (i) provide effective and adequate infrastructure and basic services through green, energy-efficient, and digital technologies; (ii) improve access to livelihoods and employment opportunities, including in agriculture and food supply chains; (iii) enable universal access to protection, including increased support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and trafficking in persons (TiP); and (iv) enhance social cohesion through inclusion, non-discrimination, and mutual trust among refugees, returning Moldovan migrants, and host communities.​

KEY MATERIALS
Programme Summary​
Human Interest Story: Ungheni Mobile Team Assists Refugees and Survivors of Violence Directly in their Communities
Article: Ensuring Human Security in the Crisis Management Process for Local Public Authorities​