attacks by radical groups that the authorities do not properly investigate. Ukrainian Romani refugees in
Moldova contend with hostile, discriminatory attitudes from other Ukrainians, Moldovan citizens, and
government officials."
Care International, Ukraine: New UN Women and CARE International Report highlights the
disproportionate impact of the war on women and minorities, 4 May 2022
“The impact of the war is particularly disproportionate for internally displaced people and marginalised
groups such as female-headed households, Roma people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.
Many respondents from Roma communities gave testimony of severe discrimination, both in their daily
struggle and in access to humanitarian aid.”
European Network on Statelessness, Briefing: Update on access to protection for stateless refugees from
Ukraine, 28 April 2022
"There have been reports of racial discrimination, antigypsyism, and differential treatment on the
Ukrainian side of the border. Between 16-18 April, the Ukrainian State Border Guard temporarily
implemented a policy of permitting only Ukrainians with biometric identity documents to exit Ukraine
(with some exceptions for persons fleeing active hostilities or persons with disabilities). The policy was
amended on the evening of 18 April to permit all those with national identity documents from all parts of
Ukraine to exit the territory. This is likely to prevent many stateless persons and persons at risk of
statelessness leaving Ukraine. ENS members in Ukraine report significant barriers for stateless people and
those without documents to register for support as Internally Displaced Persons, difficulties crossing
internal checkpoints, and fear amongst those without documentary proof of their links to Ukraine that
they will not be able to return to the country even if they are able to leave.
[…] EU Member States are not currently required to extend temporary protection to most stateless people
and those at risk of statelessness living in Ukraine. People without documentary proof of their nationality,
international protection, or a residence permit in Ukraine face significant barriers to accessing
protection."
US DOS, Annual report on human rights in 2021, 2021 Country Report on Human Rights Practices: Ukraine,
12 April 2022
"Romani activists expressed concern that some Roma could not afford to flee conflict areas, while others
had no choice but to leave their homes. […] The crowd shouted anti-Roma slurs and threatened violence
against the Romani community as collective punishment for the attack. The crowd also shot fireworks at
a Romani family’s house, broke the entrance gate, and spray-painted “get out” on the fence around the
house. Local police characterized the incident as a protest of civic activists. […] According to Council of
Europe experts, 60 percent of Roma were unemployed, 40 percent had no documents, and only 1 percent
had a university degree. According to the Romani women’s foundation, Chirikli, local authorities erected
a number of barriers to prevent issuing national identification documents to Roma. […] Authorities
hampered access to education for persons who lacked documents and segregated Romani children into
special schools or lower-quality classrooms. Officials also expressed anti-Roma sentiments and
encouraged discrimination. […] Many Roma fled settlements in areas controlled by Russia-led forces and
moved elsewhere in the country. According to Chirikli, approximately 10,000 Roma were among the most
vulnerable members of the country’s IDP population. Many Romani IDPs lacked documents, and obtaining
IDP assistance, medical care, and education was especially difficult […]"
Danish Refugee Council, Ukraine: I/NGO Statement on the Targeting of Civilians and Civilian Infrastructure,
11 April 2022
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