What are the integration challenges of Ukrainian refugee women?
From the onset of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, most refugee arrivals
have been women and children, creating unique challenges for integration. The share
of women among adult refugees is around 70% in most host countries and many have arrived
with children, with the share of minors around 30%. Most OECD countries are supporting
the socio-economic integration of Ukrainian refugee women through their pre-existing
mainstream integration systems. Refugee integration policies have been, however, often
created with different gender and educational profiles in mind, which may weaken outcomes
in the longer term. There are some promising targeted measures available in OECD countries
to support the socio-economic integration of Ukrainian refugee women. These include
counselling, networking opportunities, training, and work placements, but also general
community-building activities aimed at women.
Published on May 30, 2023Also available in: French
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