Ostvarivanje prava privremeno raseljenih lica iz Ukrajine u Republici Srbiji: izazovi i perspektive integracije
Realization of the Rights of Temporarily Displaced Persons from Ukraine in the Republic of Serbia: Challenges and Perspectives of Integration

Summary/Abstract: The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in a vast number of temporarily displaced persons across Europe, with Serbia becoming a refuge for many of them. According to comparative statistics from UNHCR (2023), from February 2022 to October 2023, approximately 4,175 individuals from Ukraine resided in Serbia, with a significant number seeking various forms of protection. The aim of this paper is to analyze the legal framework and protection mechanisms for temporarily displaced persons, including the right to temporary protection and asylum, social protection, healthcare, education, and employment. The method of content analysis was applied. The paper discusses the challenges and obstacles faced by temporarily displaced persons from Ukraine in exercise their rights, as well as the available resources in the integration process, to better understand the response of the state and relevant institutions/organizations at provide support to this vulnerable population. The results indicate that a significant number of temporarily displaced persons from Ukraine in Serbia encounter challenges in accessing social and healthcare services, education, and employment. In line with identified obstacles and community resources, such as support programs and assistance from governmental institutions and non-governmental organizations, recommendations are provided for improving existing policies and programs to ensure better protection and integration of this group into Serbian society.

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