Experiences of internally displaced Roma during the war (as of December 2022)

MAIN RESULTS:

• Half of the respondents have experienced evacuation due to the war. Half of them are still in the places they were evacuated to.
• Regarding the other group of respondents, 30% were in evacuation for 3 months or less, while others were in evacuation for over 3 months. The majority were evacuated to safe areas within Ukraine. Another 17% were evacuated abroad, with the largest number seeking temporary protection in Germany and Poland.
• 37% of the respondents experienced family separation due to the war. The main reasons for separation were evacuation and family members’ unwillingness to leave their homes.
• Almost all respondents (95%) received assistance in the form of food. Slightly less received medicines, medical supplies, and essential items. A larger portion received assistance with transportation, free accommodation, or shelter. Around a third received building materials, furniture, legal consultations, help with document restoration, or psychological support.
• 42% of the respondents did not seek or avoided seeking medical help from doctors or hospitals. This was due to a preference for self-medication, lack of identification documents, or lack of funds to pay for treatment.
• 42% of the respondents noted that their financial situation or that of their family had changed due to the war. In the majority of cases, this change was significant.
• Regarding state-provided assistance for living conditions, 67% of the respondents were able to apply for and currently receive it.
• A total of 364 individuals participated in the survey. The majority of the respondents were women, while men accounted for 19%.