Putin’s war in Ukraine has quickly escalated into a refugee crisis where nearly 900,000 people have been displaced across borders — with the prospect of millions more fleeing the country in the near future. And, as with any crisis, the impacts will not be evenly distributed. Already we are seeing women and children fleeing their homes without the guarantee of protection, elders and people with disabilities stranded, and people of color de-prioritized in refugee responses.
UUSC is often called to respond to unexpected crises and provide resources to communities whose needs are urgent and access to aid is limited.
As the situation unfolds, the following organizations will be responding directly: