UKRAINE 2019 UNHCR PARTICIPATRY ASSESSMENT Recommendations To the Government of Ukraine  Disseminate information to residents of settlements along the contact line about the existence of civil protection installations, such as bomb shelters and route to them. Also, to make sure that bomb shelters are equipped with necessary items considering the fact that residents have to spend considerable time there.  Arrange the return of judicial authorities back to locations they have left because of the conflict (e.g. Avdiivka).  Expand the provision of public transportation in areas along the contact line so that all residents can access necessary services.  Extend the services of the State Migration Service in areas along the contact line, and simplify the procedures for issuing passports/ID cards to IDPs and persons with residence registration in NGCA.  Expand the delivery of survivor-centered services relating to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and raise awareness about these risks.  In cases where the military finds it necessary and proportionate to use civilian property, establish a system for documenting the requisition of property and providing due compensation.  Expand housing opportunities for IDPs. While social housing is a helpful solution for some, it would be a more durable solution to assist people to purchase a home, such as through subsidies or affordable loans.  Assist persons with damaged houses to conduct repairs, or provide compensation for the property damage they have suffered as a result of the conflict.  Provide more inclusive policy towards Roma Communities in the East of Ukraine (conflictaffected) by adding the mentioned communities into information sharing campaigns on labor market opportunities, legal services, as well as social services. To UNHCR, international organizations and NGOs  As part of shelter intervention along the contact line, to consider a minimum package of furniture provision for the conflict-affected population in order to create faster and smoother re-establishment of lives. By doing that the beneficiaries of shelter projects will not consider the secondary displacement due to lack of financial means to cover for minimum level of internal furniture.  Expand the provision of psychosocial support, including community-based activities to relieve stress associated with the conflict.  In establishing vulnerability criteria for assistance, consider the specific needs of IDPs, including the fact that many must pay rent.  Ensure that persons without identity documentation are referred for support in obtaining documents and that they can benefit from assistance programs.  Increase and diversify the types of vocational and self-employment trainings in order to strengthen the capacity of the affected population and allow them to be less dependent on humanitarian assistance.  Support the authorities’ efforts to expand survivor-centered services relating to SGBV and to raise awareness about SGBV.  Advocate for development of a national strategy for the displaced universities to be provided with sufficient and proper premises for studies and for living of students and teachers. It is important to facilitate cooperation at the university-to-university level to exchange on available programs and courses.  Promote economic development along the contact line so that people can find employment.  Continue programs to repair houses damaged by the conflict. IDPs in Government Controlled Area of Ukraine Discrimination Discrimination based on the place of origin (Donetsk or Luhansk oblasts, or Crimea) was reported by many participants. IDPs of Crimean Tatar and Roma ethnicity, LGBTI individuals, large families, single parents and pensioners are the most affected. Participants explained they faced discrimination in: 20