Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine at the end of February, a large number of Ukrainians have started fleeing the war and leaving Ukraine for neighboring countries. Thanks to a visa-free travel regime with Ukraine, more than 400,000 people have entered Slovakia until now. A humanitarian crisis related to such a high influx of refugees required a prompt response from all neighboring countries. Slovakia responded very quickly by activating temporary refuge for Ukrainians and their families, effective as of 1 March 2022. The temporary refuge allowed refugees who were granted temporary refuge to stay in the territory of Slovakia for longer than 90 days. Among other benefits associated with temporary refuge, it allows to immediately land employment in Slovakia and for the reimbursement of urgent and necessary health care.
In addition to the governmental response and humanitarian aid organized by non-governmental organizations, the private sector contributed to the support. Many employers in Ukraine explored options for relocating their workforce to safer regions either within the country or those with international presence also abroad. Some had drawn-up emergency relocation plans months before the invasion, others had to adapt to the quick development of the situation. Employers also provided financial assistance to their employees in Ukraine, either via upfront payments of wages or by providing cash for emergencies, others arranged for transportation, some...
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