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Highlights
● Almost 6,600 people were reached with counselling, specialised mental health sessions and psychological support in February
● UNFPA delivered 20 new ambulances with state-of-the-art medical equipment to the healthcare system of the Republic of Moldova.
● Services at 49 UNFPA safe spaces and women-friendly spaces continue for Ukrainians still living in their communities, for those who are displaced to other communities, and for those who have left Ukraine for Moldova.
● Across the region, including in Ukraine, UNFPA distributed over 3,000 dignity kits in February to women and girls ensuring access to menstrual and hygiene items as well as warm clothing.
Situation Overview/Humanitarian Needs
● Ukraine has seen an escalation in attacks across the country in February, damaging power infrastructure, significantly reducing access to heat and water, limiting the movement of civilians, and affecting the ability of Ukrainians to seek critical services.
● The increase in hostilities challenges the ability of organizations to assist those who are most vulnerable and in need of GBV support, SRH care and mental health and psychosocial assistance.
● As of February 2023, an estimated 8.1 million Ukrainians had fled to other parts of Europe. An additional 5.3 million Ukrainians are recorded as internally displaced. Within Ukraine, an estimated 14.6 million people require health assistance and an estimated 3.6 million people are in need of GBV prevention and response services.
● Despite the adversity, UNFPA continues to work with partners to scale up the delivery of essential services for women and girls in most regions of Ukraine and in neighbouring countries to address the evolving humanitarian situation.