Objective 1 

IOM Ukraine provides multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) to people fleeing the frontlines and IDPs in war-affected areas. MPCA covers basic needs and seeks to reduce negative coping strategies of displaced and vulnerable households. In 2025, IOM MPCA activities will include the following:   

• Identify beneficiaries for MPCA for cash provision in emergency situations, including as a first line response in newly accessible areas and in assisting evacuees from occupied territories.  
• Provide necessary internal referrals where relevant to sectoral cash to be provided to beneficiaries receiving MPCA (i.e. cash for livelihoods, cash for rent, cash for winterization). The goal of the sectoral cash is to support the recovery of beneficiaries and transition from an emergency situation to a more sustainable existence or to at least address other needs not covered under the MPCA basket.
• Provide technical assistance, expert advice or guidance on cash-based interventions (CBI) in Ukraine and coordinating with the Cash Working Group, and IOM Global CBI Unit.

Objective 2

Adopting a durable solutions approach, IOM will:

• Work with Ministry of Social Policy and the donor community improving the linkages with social protection programmes and supporting the Perekhid initiative, which aims to actively link humanitarian cash assistance to existing social protection systems.
• Provide sustenance grants to the most vulnerable households to maintain livelihoods of rural households.  

Objective 2 

IOM’s community stabilization and recovery programming seeks to address drivers of instability at the community level, supporting longer-term recovery and preventing further forced displacement. As such, it functions as a transitional bridge between humanitarian action and development assistance providing a necessary incremental step towards sustainable, localized recovery by creating the conditions for the restoration of service delivery, basic rights, security, social cohesion, local empowerment and livelihoods. IOM works with the state authorities, civil society and individuals to promote stability and increase the capacity for inclusive recovery and development and facilitating safe and durable (re)integration through: 

• Improve data and information to better target community stabilization initiatives by developing and implementing a Stability Index. 
• Conduct IDP profiling in collective centres and multi-stakeholder consultations to implement community led activities to enhance social cohesion between IDPs and host communities.
• Implement quick-impact projects designed to rapidly improve living conditions and foster early recovery. 
• Foster social cohesion through development of recovery plans and community engagement initiatives, including with marginalized or at-risk groups, and ensuring their inclusion at all stages of the programme cycle, including by establishing community initiative groups (CIGs).  
• Provide training, equipment and materials for local authorities and CSOs on data collection, analysis and use for the development of recovery plans and monitoring of outcomes.
• Support local recovery efforts through restoration of essential infrastructure, as well as critical social services contributing to food security, social cohesion and economic recovery objectives.  
• Strengthen local governance and social accountability and increase trust through capacity development activities and technical support. 
• Enhance the capacities of local authorities and institutions to implement inclusive and participatory governance processes.
• Promote social cohesion and empowerment of local actors through civic engagement and creation of safe and inclusive spaces and services for communal activities.

Objective 1  

To support targeted, accountable, and evidence-based decision making across the Ukraine response, IOM implements a broad Data and Analytics (D&A) programme in Ukraine. Reflecting the overlapping and interlinked priorities of the Ukraine response, the D&A programme generates actionable data to inform interventions  that address acute humanitarian needs, recovery and durable solutions programming, as well as development and policy initiatives. IOM coordinates a harmonized and principled data response through leadership of the Analysis and Assessments Working Group, the UN Data Task Force and the Data for Solutions Working Group. 

To achieve this scope, the D&A programme deploys systematic and innovative approaches to regularly assess population presence, mobility, needs and vulnerabilities across all regions of Ukraine. These assessments not only focus on gathering data about the flow and size of the population affected by displacement, including internally displaced people (IDPs) and returnees, but also cover various thematic issues related to monitoring and forecasting humanitarian and recovery needs as well as durable solutions in locations where IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable war-affected populations reside. 

• Conduct quarterly, nationwide phone-based General Population Survey (GPS) to provide response actors with timely data on population presence, demographics, situation, needs, mobility intentions and progress towards durable solutions. 
• Support improved humanitarian planning, preparedness and situation monitoring through continuous frontline flow monitoring, mobility and needs assessments (MaNA) and the deployment of multi-sectoral Rapid Needs Assessments in areas affected by trigger events within 72 hours of request from HCT or Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) partners. 
• Convene dissemination and data coordination events to support complementarity, joint analysis and data uptake with key stakeholders on topics such as employment, affordable housing, mental health, and winterizations. 
• Support the HNRP and Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) processes with capacity, support and data analysis used in the People in Need and target calculations. 

Objective 2

To measure progress towards solutions in Ukraine, IOM will assess and coordinate data related to durable solutions, including a response-wide Joint Analytical Framework. This will also include:  

• Support recovery and solutions programming with Displacement Tracking Matrix multi-sectoral location level assessments (MSLA) providing granular and actionable data on the conditions in diverse return contexts across Ukraine via the Conditions of Return Assessment (CoRA).   
• Provide an evidence-base for targeted programme and policy interventions by conducting continuous assessment of progress towards solutions, as well as recovery needs, displacement-related vulnerabilities and access to services at the oblast, hromada, and settlement level.  
• Provide a diverse array of static reporting products as well as interactive dashboards, which enable stakeholders to explore and interpret the data most relevant to their decision-making.  
• Lead the development of a Joint Analytical Framework to harmonise the measurement of progress towards durable solutions in Ukraine (including local integration) in coordination with government and operational stakeholders as well as displacement-affected communities. 

Objective 3

• Support evidence-based governance and data-driven decision-making by working with government and civil society in aligning migration data practices with global and EU standards. Efforts will focus on capacity development, system building, and strengthening analytical capabilities. 
• Develop an evidence base and associated capacities and infrastructure for data-driven migration policies and interventions.  

Objective 1  

To save lives and minimize the impact of war on the Ukrainian population, IOM deploys mobile medical teams to provide curative, preventive, and promotive health care services, including trauma care and psychological counselling, treatment of  non-communicable diseases, and referral to specialized services, in remote and hard to reach areas with high concentration of displaced populations.  The focus is to support government health facilities. Activities include:   

• Provide emergency medical supplies and equipment for continuity of emergency and essential health services.   
• Direct provision of lifesaving health care services (consultation, vaccination, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), child and maternal care and referrals).   
• Develop health care workers’ capacity on outbreak management and response, infection prevention and control, disease surveillance among displaced populations, and vaccinations.   
• Support risk communication and community engagement (RCCE), /health promotion and outreach.   

Objective 2

Using a durable solutions approach, IOM supports the government-led efforts on recovery and the strengthening of health systems and will:    

• Conduct multisectoral health facilities assessment and select priority facilities for repair and renovation including where needed the provision of modular clinics, essential medicines, medical equipment and commodities in hard-to-reach areas with IDPs.   
• Strengthen health systems including community health care facilities, primary health care (PHC), secondary and tertiary health care including with transportation for persons with a disability (PWD) and vulnerable populations, support to outpatient rehabilitation, SRH, maternal and child health (MCH). 
• Provide technical support to the Government including on policy development, enhancing coordination, improving health data management, telemedicine, health system digitalization and human resources mobilization.   

Objective 3

To ensure well managed mobility flows that include measures to ensure health, security, and safety of people in need, IOM will: 

• Enhance the capacity of local health workers including through training on outbreak preparedness and response, infection prevention and control, setting up rapid response teams and development of SOPs and review of other guidelines as well as risk communication and community engagement of community members on key public health topics such as routine vaccination.    
• Support event-based surveillance at the community level to improve early detection, response and management of communicable diseases, including coordination efforts with the national and subnational Health Cluster, and support to partners on preparedness and response to the displaced population including returnees’ needs.
• Analyse data on population movement to better understand the gaps and challenges on access and utilization of health care services in different Oblasts based on population flow and provide solutions. 
• Work closely with local communities and the government to integrate public health measures with mobility management, enhancing health security at points of entry, transit, and along mobility corridors. 

Objective 2 

As part of the IASC Durable Solutions Framework, IOM will address challenges related to housing, land and property (HLP) rights, claims, and restitution, including lost or destroyed official papers, occupied houses or other general need for legal assistance, to remove barriers to return, improve access to public services and support conditions that enable durable solutions, complementing other interventions in facilitating safe, dignified and sustainable return or relocation. IOM will:  

• Develop the capacity of CSOs, legal aid services, government partners, and similar institutions by providing policy guidance, expert advice, training and capacity development to facilitate the submission and processing of HLP claims.   
• Support the GoU to develop and implement mass claims processing models.   
• Advocate for the rights of victims of HLP violations by raising awareness on existing compensation mechanisms and support national and international partners in their outreach efforts.  

Objective 1 

IOM is committed to support displaced people to become self-reliant and to access social services at the same level as host communities. 

• Protect and sustain community-based livelihoods through provision of sustenance grants and trainings. The grants can be used to purchase goods and services, while trainings aim to enhance livelihood outcomes.  
• Provide vouchers for business rehabilitation, restoring small and medium enterprises, enabling them to rebuild and support local economies.

Objective 2 

To foster economic recovery and sustainable development, IOM prioritizes comprehensive livelihood support initiatives tailored to meet the diverse needs of communities. These activities aim to enhance economic resilience, create employment opportunities, and rebuild critical infrastructure through inclusive, participatory, and evidence-based approaches. 

• Provide livelihood support including by supporting entrepreneurship through providing grants to existing or relocated micro and small enterprises, incentivizing job creation, supporting re-skilling/upskilling, mentorships and job placements, and fostering diaspora participation in the country’s economic recovery.  Support the development of strong business ecosystems through cluster support and business networking initiatives.  
• Rehabilitate stores, businesses, markets and other related infrastructure to restore access to goods and services and enhance recovery, as identified through participatory community engagement.
• Support rebuilding local supply chains / markets through evidence-based research on market linkages and value chains.    
• Restore community-focused gender and disability-inclusive livelihoods and economic recovery by providing grants support and technical and vocational trainings 
• Provide employment opportunities for youth through the provision of vocational training and creating a platform to interact with private sector employers.  
• Support the development of a robust labour market through capacity strengthening of government entities and addressing barriers to IDPs’ employment. 

Objective 1

IOM will continue addressing the needs and upholding the rights of people affected by the war in Ukraine – including IDPs, returnees and host communities, as well as third country nationals, while promoting their self-reliance. IOM’s priorities and activities include the following:  

• Provide case management services to survivors of human trafficking, war-related violence, war-related human rights violations and gender-based violence. Assistance includes information, counselling, psychosocial support, safe shelter, legal services, in-kind material support, as well as vocational training and income-generating support for the recovery and reintegration of survivors.   
• Operate the Medical Rehabilitation Centre to provide comprehensive, safe and confidential medical care, psychological assistance, and psychosocial support for survivors of trafficking, war-related violence, and gender-based violence (GBV) including conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).  
• Identify and mitigate the risk of various harm, including to human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse through protection assessments, community consultation, engagement, outreach and awareness- raising activities.  
• Strengthen the capacity of humanitarian and non-specialized service providers on core protection concepts of protection and safe referral pathways for persons with protection needs.    
• Strengthen capacities of government authorities and civil society   on counter trafficking, also supporting alignment with relevant EU frameworks.  
• Implement community-based protection activities, working closely with community members to identify their specific protection needs and vulnerabilities, and empowering and supporting communities to address those needs. 
• Strengthen capacity of national authorities to promote ethical recruitment principles and more robust regulation of the recruitment industry to protect migrant workers and prevent forced labour and trafficking. 

Objective 2 

In order to create safe and secure environments for affected communities, IOM will prioritize the following: 

• Strengthen the capacity of humanitarian and non-specialized service providers on core protection concepts and safe referral pathways for persons with protection needs.    
• Operate the national toll-free ‘527’ counter-trafficking and migrant advice hotline. 
• Conduct nationwide awareness-raising counter-trafficking campaigns, as well as targeted prevention activities among youth and people most vulnerable to human trafficking, exploitation or abuse, including third country nationals. 
• Implement early trafficking prevention activities through the specialized counter-trafficking educational curriculum all over Ukraine. 

Objective 1 

To contribute to safe and dignified living conditions to displaced and war-affected populations, IOM's shelter and non-food items (NFIs) and settlement assistance will focus on several critical interventions in line with the Shelter Cluster’s strategic objectives and guidelines. Key activities will include: 

• Assess and verify the needs of affected populations to ensure that assistance is targeted and effective. 
• Distribute in-kind NFIs to displaced, non-displaced, and returnee families as well as providing winterization NFIs and winter clothing during the critical periods from January to March 2025 and October to December 2025. 
• Distribute shelter materials through both vouchers and in-kind modalities to support affected people in repairing and improving their own damaged houses due to shelling. 
• Provide light and medium repairs to damaged houses as well as refurbish of collective centres to provide safe and adequate living spaces for displaced people.   
• Provide rental assistance as an emergency response to new displacement influxes. 
• Procure, preposition, and distribute NFIs and hygiene materials to respond to the basic needs of the affected people through Common Pipeline partners in line with the Shelter and NFI and WASH Clusters’ standards. This pipeline enables humanitarian actors to prepare for and respond to both protracted and emerging needs by providing local organizations with access to supplies, which can then be distributed to people in need during crises. 
• Strengthen the capacities and competencies of national and sub-national partners on humanitarian principles, good distribution practices, reporting and assessment standards, and practices for beneficiary protection and dignity. 
• Conduct post-distribution monitoring and evaluations to identify gaps, strengths, and areas for improvement as part of the programme’s learning, transparency, and accountability. 

Objective 2

• Support and rehabilitate critical infrastructure and social institutions in collaboration with relevant ministries and local authorities. 
• Provide transitional housing solutions, while advocating for legislative policies to create or protect long-term housing opportunities at an affordable price.

Objective 2 

IOM will support the efforts of the GoU towards developing a survivor-centric, comprehensive reparations framework, its operationalization, advocacy and outreach, that addresses crimes and human rights violations related to the war, including forced displacement, destruction of property, looting, murder, conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), torture, enforced disappearances, and forced deportations of civilians. IOM will implement a comprehensive approach, including:  

• Develop the capacities of local stakeholders to implement reparations mechanisms and legal frameworks set forth by the GoU, to receive and process claims efficiently and in line with international standards.  
• Support the government with context-specific tools and expert advice to develop an inclusive, timely, and effective set of policies and legal frameworks, ensuring the provision of reparations to war-affected populations and deriving administrative reparations policies, while advancing the broader issue of transitional justice.  
• Support the GoU in their consultations and workshops with survivors,  associations and networks of victims, and relevant organizations, service providers, and the private sector, to understand survivors’ expectations for reparative measures and contribute to the development of effective and inclusive reparative policies and framework.   
• Inform the Ukrainian civil society, media, and relevant stakeholders on the principles and functions of reparations and transitional justice policies, promote survivors’ rights, and highlight the services available to them.  
• Advocate for particularly vulnerable victims of gross human rights violations (including CRSV survivors, victims of torture and families of missing persons) to access national and international reparations mechanisms, register their claims, and receive the redress and support they need.  
• Empower survivors and victims and seek to reduce stigma through tailored advocacy efforts and consultations mainstreamed throughout all activities.  

Objective 1 

IOM supports national and local authorities to mitigate the impact of the war on the availability of life-saving water, sanitation, hygiene and heating services. Activities will include:   

• Provide emergency supplies of drinking water, including through water trucking, bottled water, and water distribution points where necessary and possible.  
• Conduct repairs and emergency rehabilitation to ensure systems are able to function for critical WASH services. This includes support with operation and maintenance (O&M) of water and wastewater systems; procurement, delivery and installation of key equipment, tools,  reagents, consumables, fittings, pipe, and spare parts for damaged and worn out municipal water, sanitation, and heating systems to restore functionality and service continuity for affected communities. 
• Support the provision and restoration of services in rural, hard-to-reach and newly accessible areas of decentralized water, sanitation, and heating systems. 
• Provide WASH services for centers and institutions hosting IDPs or vulnerable community members.  These interventions may also include modest interventions to systems that are struggling to meet basic needs in times of war.  
• Provide technical assistance, support and equipment to improve WASH facilities in border crossing points (BCP). This can include but no limited to distributions of water bottles and emergency fixes to WASH facilities in the BCP.  

Objective 2

IOM will engage closely with national and local authorities to rehabilitate water, sanitation, hygiene and heating services. In line with the WASH Cluster priorities, and activities include:  

• Assess the damages and needs for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of infrastructure and services and develop plans to resume such services in key locations, focusing on heavily affected communities and communities hosting a large number of displaced populations and returnees.  These interventions will include a deeper analysis and propose interventions that also modernize and improve the efficiency of the predominantly outdated systems. This approach rehabilitates and improves the system for the mid and longer term.  
• Through an area-based approach, integrate WASH interventions with durable solutions plans to resume services in potential areas of return and for businesses, contributing to economic and social recovery. These efforts include the provision of equipment, repairs, rehabilitation and decentralization of systems, all implemented through a multisectoral approach which provides a more holistic recovery approach.  
• Ensure continuity of services such as municipal water, sanitation and heating systems through repair and rehabilitation work, support with O&M and procurement, delivery and installation of key equipment and supplies. This will also focus on rural, hard-to-reach and newly accessible areas. 
• Provide technical assistance, support and equipment to improve water and sanitation facilities at BCPs, including but not limited to, water production and storage, repair and rehabilitation of water and wastewater networks, borehole drilling, and desludging. The projects will primarily focus on longer term recovery solutions for people in need and encompass entire or significant network rehabilitation to align further with EU energy efficiency standards. This includes initiatives such as installing new water tanks and filtration systems, overhauling outdated pipelines, creating new boreholes, and regularly cleaning septic tanks to maintain sanitary conditions. 

Objective 1 

IOM continues to support the GoU, local authorities, and site managers in working to ensure safe and dignified living conditions for people in collective sites, while supporting residents to access more appropriate longer-term solutions. 

• Improve access to humanitarian services and protection for newly evacuated individuals and for vulnerable IDPs residing in the collective centres by coordinating with key partners to address the specific needs of the most vulnerable. This includes upgrading and enhancing living conditions within collective centres  and transit sites through the provision of essential items and equipment, heating appliances, beds, lamps, chairs, table, etc.  
• Provide cash grants to site managers to support care and maintenance and the running of the centres, including procurement of basic items such as water taps, bottles, papers, hygiene products, fuel, etc.  
• Provide targeted capacity strengthening programming for national and local authorities, NGOs, volunteers, IDPs and other CCCM-related on displacement management and support to durable solutions for affected populations, along with ensuring complaint and feedback mechanisms are in place.   
• Ensure free access to information for displaced populations and empowering them to participate in decision making processes related to their displacement and return, including linking IDPs to administrative services  
• Advocate for the needs and conditions of most vulnerable by conducting periodical monitoring and multi-sectoral assessments in collective centres and displacement sites. This includes evaluating site infrastructure for potential upgrades and identifying accessibility issues in collaboration with shelter teams and local partners. 
• Promote social cohesion and IDP inclusion in local decision-making through community led activities.

Objective 2

• Support with site consolidations at collective centres (cash grant, items, community-led activities, capacity strengthening  for site management/officials, Referrals, Coordination) 
• Support local authorities in identifying longer-term solutions for IDPs in collective centres.  
• Conduct IDPs profiling in collective centres to identify obstacles to a safe return, integration in area of displacement and potential relocation to another area within Ukraine.

Objective 1 

IOM works with national authorities to help establish and strengthen an integrated approach to border management to facilitate, assist and protect crisis-affected populations crossing borders, and ensure rights-based policies and procedures are in place to guarantee safe pathways. Activities will include:   

• Conduct continuous humanitarian border management (HBM) capacity assessments in coordination with national authorities at the central level as well as at border crossing points (BCPs).   
• Support national authorities in strengthening their preparedness for high volume cross border movements and changing mobility dynamics,. particularly through advising on simplified but effective procedures; further digitalization and automation of border and customs procedures; and provision of fixed/mobile registration equipment.   
• Provide critical equipment at the border such as diesel generators, uninterrupted power supply units, and alternative backup power supply systems, which contribute to uninterrupted border operations.   
• Facilitate and coordinate multisectoral work at the borders implemented by IOM, including protection, WASH, health, shelter, and MHPSS, so the cross-border passage is safer. 
• Support the EU accession process by supporting alignment with EU standards, enhancing border management, and strengthening institutional capacities for European integration and cooperation. 

Objective 1 

In line with the IOM Manual on Community-Based MHPSS in Emergencies and Displacement (2022) and the IASC Guidelines for MHPSS in Emergency settings (2007), implement community-focused MHPSS activities to foster resilience among war-affected populations, including IDPs and host communities. Activities will include awareness- raising, cultural, art and sports-based activities, informal educational and skills building activities, and recreational activities to strengthen, establish or reestablish social networks and promote positive coping strategies. 

• Enhance community understanding of mental health challenges through public information and awareness campaigns to support war-affected populations, including IDPs, affected communities, veterans and their families, returnees, and more.  
• Provide psychological first aid (PFA) and related training for local service providers and volunteers to improve immediate psychosocial responses to war-affected populations. Community-based MHPSS services will seek to promote family cohesion and community-based support systems, including family retreats and group sessions tailored to enhance coping mechanisms. 
• Continue providing tailored individual and group counselling for all war-affected populations through focused interventions. This includes continuing to run the MHPSS emotional support hotline and offer psychological consultations to callers in Ukraine and host countries, including with referrals to services to support those with severe mental health problems. 
• Continue to co-coordinate the MHPSS technical sub-working groups in the East and in Vinnytsia, to promote smooth coordination, capacity strengthening, and prevent a duplication of services by MHPSS actors. 
• Enhance response readiness, support the inclusion of MHPSS components in emergency preparedness plans, ensuring timely and accessible MHPSS in crisis situations. 
• Through targeted capacity development, support government and partner organization staff develop competencies in clinical supervision, case management, and trauma-informed psychosocial support best practices to ensure high-quality service delivery. 

Objective 2

IOM will deliver targeted MHPSS interventions tailored to the needs of specific vulnerable groups, particularly veterans, returnees, and families impacted by war. These initiatives are designed to support IOM interventions across different sectors, aiming to drive solutions for displacement. This includes: 

• Provide community-based support for IDP, host communities and returnees, including integrated MHPSS services to strengthen social support networks and enhance a sense of belonging. 
• For populations needing multi-dimensional support, provide integrated services combining MHPSS and livelihoods to support holistic wellbeing and stability. This includes supporting veterans re-entering the workforce with MHPSS assistance to promote overall wellbeing by addressing psychological needs. 
• Offer MHPSS services that are tailored and integrated into transitional justice and/or reparations programming if launched, aiming to alleviate related stress and strengthen positive coping mechanisms of service recipients. 
• Tailor programmes for veterans and their families to address high levels of distress, and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, including family support and reintegration assistance. 
• Facilitate the integration of MHPSS resources into existing community spaces and services, including through local civil society organizations, enhancing accessibility and local resilience of affected communities. 
• Continue to co-chair the Task Team on MHPSS for Veterans together with the Coordination Centre for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers. 
• Deliver in-depth trainings for MHPSS providers, focusing on a psychosocially informed approach (including trauma-informed care and conflict-sensitive approaches) to address the distinct needs of groupssuch as veterans and their families. 

Objective 3

IOM will work to enhance the capacity of the Ukrainian government, communities, and partner organizations to sustainably deliver MHPSS services that are accessible, effective, and aligned with international standards. Activities will include: 

• Support local, regional, and national Ukrainian government efforts to establish crisis-responsive policies, strategies, and frameworks that ensure accessible and effective MHPSS service delivery nationwide, prioritizing populations affected by conflict, displacement, and trauma and mainstreaming mobile populations’ needs.
• Support  in developing and integrating MHPSS monitoring systems within health and social services to enable data-driven planning and track community needs and the effectiveness of interventions. 
• Strengthen coordination mechanisms across national and local levels to ensure cohesive service delivery among MHPSS providers, government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders, particularly in areas heavily impacted by conflict and displacement.
• Through assessments, outreach and intercultural communication community-based activities, contribute to supporting communities of potential third country nationals who will be residing in Ukraine after the war for education and to contributed to reconsutruction efforts. 

Objective 3

Pathways for regular migration are an essential component of Ukraine’s recovery, addressing labour shortages and demographic challenges. The demographic and economic strategies under development by the GoU identify the need to attract Ukrainians living abroad back to Ukraine as well as foreign migrant workers to rebuild the country, support women to enter the labour market, and support IDPs to adapt to the labour market demands in their area of displacement, amongst others.  

IOM will continue working with the development for the development and operationalization of plans and policies that effectively address mobility, labour market needs, emergency preparedness and border management challenges, and leverage Ukrainian diaspora support. In this area, IOM will: 

• Work with the GoU to develop and strengthen labour migration and immigration policies, as well as to facilitate the mobility of people, goods and services in the region by strengthening institutional capacities to ensure safe, secure, and efficient cross-border movement, linking up with the country’s recovery and reconstruction efforts.  
• Conduct assessments and regularly update on challenges and opportunities of labour immigration to support policy development in Ukraine.
• Promote multilevel and joint coordination between the various levels of government for a shared responsibility on the formulation and implementation of migration and mobility related policies.
• Provide data-driven insights on perceptions of - and challenges to - labour immigration among the general population.  
• Identify potential barriers to integration or sources of tensions and suggest comprehensive responses to facilitate safe migration and social cohesion.  
• Strengthen capacity of government authorities to regulate international recruitment to better protect migrant workers, and work with the private sector to promote ethical recruitment principles and practices. 

Objective 2

IOM will seek to contribute to the prevention, management and resolution of potential local conflicts and social cohesion concerns that may arise at the sub-national level as both a driver of displacement and an obstacle to safe return and reintegration. Programming will span individual, community and institutional levels to support advancements of human security elements such as environmental security, physical security and economic security, strengthen the security sector’s human rights-based approach, prevention and reduction of community violence at risks areas, and support the reintegration of veterans into civilian life. IOM will:

• Conduct detailed and iterative analysis of conflict dynamics and human security, per IOM’s institutional commitment to conflict-sensitive approaches;. 
• Deliver a broad range of reintegration support across social cohesion, MHPSS, livelihoods, technical expertise to the Government, and rehabilitation to benefit veterans, family members, families of the fallen, wider communities and authorities. . 
• Strengthen the capacities of civil society, government authorities, youth and the media to access accurate information and  prevent   engagement into   violence and hate crimes, due  disinformation, hate speech, and discrimination.  
• Establish a small-grants mechanism to allow partners to implement activities focused on building social cohesion, conflict  mitigation, peaceful coexistence and inclusive communications by addressing drivers of conflict and promoting collective actions. 
• Facilitate community-based conflict management and social cohesion activities with the goal of contributing to addressing the main obstacles to the social and economic inclusion, including the advancement of the Ukrainian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). 

IOM in Ukraine will help strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ukrainian consular service to enhance access of Ukrainian nationals abroad through consular assistance and protection  

Objective 1

IOM will support the Government of Ukraine and stakeholders in their preparedness efforts to enable effective and reactive response mechanisms. In the context of the ongoing war, IOM will: 

• Preposition essential equipment such as NFIs in strategic locations for onward deployment to affected areas.  
• Support key government agencies in developing disaster preparedness plans, including prepositioning of contingency stocks and preparing evidence-based advocacy tools and messaging. 
• Strengthen the capacity of displaced people to face new shocks and hazards, improving access to timely and reliable information on how to prepare, including localized awareness-raising campaigns on disaster prevention, risk reduction, and emergency preparedness, including mines awareness.  
• Facilitate joint assessment and planning at the local level to strengthen preparedness for new influx or outflux of people. 
• Carry out continuous capacity development work to update internal contingency plans, respond to displacement and prepare for returns once the situation is conducive. 
• Capacitate key stakeholders on early warning systems and early/anticipatory responses. 

Objective 2

As feasible and complementary with other programming, IOM will enhance the capacities of the Government of Ukraine, regional and local authorities, and civil society to reinforce effective disaster risk reduction, particularly related to environmental degradation, pollution and hazards caused by the war, fostering adaptation to climate change and ecological pressures across IOM’s programming. In this context and in line with the Ukraine-UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) IOM will: 

• Support regional administrations in developing evidence-based disaster or risk management plans, including multi-hazard risk assessments. 
• Support authorities and communities to assess damages to the environment caused by the conflict and integrate environmental and social management standards in the reconstruction plans towards reducing the impact of future hazards.  
• Enhance energy efficiency, improveing energy self-sufficiency, and decrease reliance on unpredictable or unsustainable energy sources. 
• Support environmental recovery and decontamination planning and efforts 
• Collect data and conduct research on risks related to disaster-induced displacement, build-back-better approaches for the Ukrainian contexts, or other topics relevant to environmental migration and climate change.