The new bill does not improve the conditions of Ukrainians
The new bill does not improve the economic and social living conditions of Ukrainians, writes Khrystyna Hevchuk, president of the organization “RefugeeHope. UA&SE".
Ukrainian refugees do not fare better
A mother with small children receives only SEK 308 for herself and SEK 26-50 for her children per day with the proposal for improved living conditions for foreigners with temporary protection, writes Khrystyna Hevchuk.
"The new bill does not improve the economic and social living conditions of Ukrainians"
The bill "Improving living conditions for foreigners with temporary protection", officially presented by the Minister of Migration on February 24, does not improve the economic and social situation of Ukrainian mothers with children, pensioners and refugees with disabilities.
Good – but not for all Ukrainian refugees
Hunger and poverty characterize the everyday life of Ukrainians
Hunger, poverty, daily restrictions and the feeling of being a "second class" is the reality that Ukrainian refugees have faced in Swedish society for two years now.
"Without medical assistance, because without a personal number."
The problems of refugees in Sweden and how they are solved
Ukrainian refugees need real actions – not empty words
The main demand from thousands of Ukrainians and Swedes was and is social security numbers for Ukrainian refugees. Yes, the first important step towards this goal has been taken – a bill has been created.
Ukrainian refugees' daily allowance must increase
Hunger, poverty, daily restrictions and the feeling of being "second class" are the realities that Ukrainian refugees have faced in Swedish society for two years now. That is written by Khrystyna Hevchuk, president of RefugeeHope. UA&SE.
Two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Living on 61 kroner a day - two years after the outbreak of war
Valentyna and Tetiana left Ukraine in connection with Russia's invasion. Now they live in Nykvarn and hope that the war will end.
Ukraine: Is the daily allowance for refugees finally increased?
Now the protests are growing - and maybe an improvement could be on the way. The daily allowance for refugees (regardless of which country they come from) is SEK 71, a sum that has not been increased since 1994.
Ukrainians need increased compensation and social security numbers
The main demand from thousands of Ukrainians and Swedes was and is social security numbers for Ukrainian refugees.
Increase compensation for Ukrainian refugees who are otherwise starving
LETTER TO THE EDITOR. Social security numbers cannot satisfy the empty stomachs of children and women who fled Russia's war and came to Sweden. The government must increase the daily allowance for Ukrainian refugees who otherwise starve, writes Khrystyna Hevchuk, president of the organization "RefugeeHope. UA&SE".
Inadequate aid for Ukrainian refugees
During this year of waiting for a possible social security number, Ukrainians will continue to face restrictions in society and try to survive on a catastrophically low amount in Sweden, writes Khrystyna Hevchuk.
Dreary wait for Ukrainians
Hunger, poverty, daily restrictions and the feeling of being "second class" are the realities that Ukrainian refugees have faced for two years now.
Now action is needed, not empty words
Hunger, poverty, daily restrictions and the feeling of being "second class" are the realities that Ukrainian refugees have faced in Swedish society for two years now.
Hunger and poverty for Ukrainians in Sweden in 2024
Hunger, poverty, daily restrictions and the feeling of being "second class" are the realities that Ukrainian refugees have faced in Swedish society for two years now.
Ukrainians have limited rights in Sweden: what assistance do refugees receive
Ukrainians who have received it are free to stay in the country, can study, get a job, and receive emergency medical care. However, there is a factor that limits the rights of refugees
SEK 71 a day is not enough to live on
Debate: Twelve numbers that can change the lives of Ukrainian refugees
Khrystyna Hevchuk: Many Ukrainians want to pay taxes in Sweden and contribute to society. But without a social security number, we cannot get a BankID, which is required for important services. Therefore, the conditions must change.
Red Cross on compensation for Ukrainians: Not enough
Time for Ukrainians to live normally in Sweden.
Jesper Sahlin:Ukrainian refugees should not have to feel like inferior members of Swedish society.
Khrystyna demands a Swedish social security number for Ukrainians
Over 4,500 people have signed a petition demanding that Ukrainian refugees should be able to get social security numbers in Sweden.
Now Ukrainians are appealing to the government - want social security numbers
Katerina Romanchenko is one of several thousand Ukrainians who signed the petition.
'We just want equality': Ukrainians in Sweden submit personal number petition
Ukrainians, many of whom have been living in Sweden for over a year under the temporary protection directive, are still unable to get a personal number, limiting their ability to settle in Sweden. A new petition plans to change that.
Debate. Provide social security numbers to Ukrainian refugees
Khrystyna Hevchuk: We don't want much – we just want equality.
Ukrainian refugees face daily obstacles in Sweden
Not being able to get a bank ID in Sweden is one of the things that makes many Ukrainians feel at a lower level than others.
Letter to the editor. "Give social security numbers to all Ukrainian refugees in Sweden"
Khrystyna Hevchuk: Ukrainians who fled Russia's invasion are treated as second-class citizens in Sweden. Give social security numbers to all Ukrainian refugees who have arrived here.
Petition to give Ukrainian refugees in Sweden social security numbers: "A very important issue"
Ukrainian Khrystyna Hevchuk, who is currently living in Sweden because of the war, has written a petition, which was published on Monday, regarding the need for social security numbers for Ukrainian refugees.
Give Ukrainian refugees social security numbers
Khrystyna Hevchuk: We Ukrainians fight every day for democratic values, equality, freedom, so we believe that we deserve to be treated with dignity, given the opportunity to live, work, study and improve on equal terms with others.