Ukraine agrees with Sweden to open Unity Center for Ukrainians, which will provide advice on returning to Ukraine

Ukraine has agreed with Sweden to open a Unity Center for Ukrainians in the summer. This was outlined by the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

In particular, it is reported that Deputy Minister of Social Policy Ilona Havronska and Swedish Minister of Migration Johan Forssell signed a declaration confirming the parties' intention to open a Unity Center for Ukrainians in Stockholm. It is expected that the Swedish Unity Hub will begin operating in the summer of this year.

Havronska noted that the signing of the declaration is an important step in the joint efforts of the governments of Ukraine and Sweden to create a space where Ukrainians will be able to maintain contact with their homeland, receive verified information and consultations on opportunities both in Sweden and in Ukraine.

According to the Ministry of Social Policy, more than 50,000 Ukrainians are currently in Sweden under temporary protection.

"It is extremely important for us to maintain contact with our citizens and provide them with reliable information to make informed decisions about their future, including a possible return to their homeland. The creation of such a Center in Sweden is an important step in this direction," Havronska emphasized.

In addition, according to the Deputy Minister, the Center will become a platform for strengthening social cohesion, information exchange, community interaction, and practical support for Ukrainians in Sweden.

The implementing partner for the Unity Center project in Sweden is the International Center for Migration Policy Development, which will operate in close coordination with the Agency for National Unity LLC and in cooperation with the Swedish and Ukrainian sides.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on April 15, the first Ukrainian Unity Center in Europe began operating in Berlin (Germany), where you can receive consultations on returning to Ukraine, as well as join educational and cultural events.

According to the latest Eurostat data, 4.3 million Ukrainians are under temporary protection in EU countries, the largest number in Germany (1.2 million).