In the past years, the country was part of the so called Balkan route of migration and since the closure of the borders on this route in 2016 the numbers of migrants passing through has decreased significantly, with number of persons in transit centers varying from 50-70. Since June 2015 UNFPA has played a prominent role in providing timely and substantial support. As the numbers of vulnerable population decrease, UNFPA supports national partners in preparedness activities
UNFPA has delivered a total of 370 sexual and reproductive health kits (including for post-rape treatment) and 38,000 gynaecological kits to hospitals and clinics in conflict-affected regions of eastern Ukraine since beginning its humanitarian response in September 2014.
These supplies, delivered as part of UNFPA’s continuing work with Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy to address the needs of the most vulnerable, help ensure access to reproductive health services and save the lives of mothers and newborns.