Ukrainian refugees in Graz: Stranded in the open air!
Ukrainian refugees in Graz: Stranded in the open air!
Graz, Österreich - In Graz, the Situation for Ukrainian refugees is increasingly precarious. On March 1, the arrival center in Burggasse was closed, and the closure of emergency sleeping points no longer offers refugee people from the elements. This measure is not only considered to be Graz, but also to other federal states, with Vienna as an exception. In the Styrian state capital, the conditions for many war refugees, including numerous children, have deteriorated drastically.
A termination of the contract with Caritas for emergency sleeping points on May 19 meant that 50 such accommodations had to close. The consequences are obvious: more and more Ukrainian refugees spend the night outdoors. This is regarded as a direct impact of politics and the lack of infrastructure, since the Graz branch of the Federal Office for Foreign Affairs and Asylum (BFA) continues to accept registrations, but no longer provides an organized reception network. "The situation is precarious", refugee supervisors describe the circumstances.
political reactions and criticism
The Mayor of Graz Elke Kahr and representatives of Caritas are alerted about the unworthy conditions in which many refugees have to live. The Social Councilor Hannes Amesbauer (FPÖ) justifies the non -extension of the emergency sleeping points with the aim of achieving a relief of the authorities. He sees this as the end of an "all-inclusive service" and mentions that around 5,800 Ukrainian refugees are in the Styrian basic supply.
The annual costs for the basic supply of the Ukrainian refugees were around 48 million euros last year. In addition, there were overlapping in the few remaining emergency sleeping points, since larger family associations that were incorrectly stated as Ukrainian had to be accommodated.
necessary humanitarian aid
In view of these challenges, the urgent humanitarian aid from various organizations such as UNHCR becomes increasingly important. The UNHCR emergency response quickly reacts to such crises and offers, among other things, vital goods such as tents, blankets and sleeping mats. As part of this help, experts are always used to support refugees in areas such as accommodation and health care. uno-flüchtlingshilfe.de emphasizes that the availability of financial means is crucial to save lives and to speed up the emergency aid process.In the next few weeks, it will be important whether the political discussions between those responsible in Graz and the aid organizations will lead to an improvement in the situation for the homeless Ukrainian refugees. Time is urging, because many currently live under extremely exaggerated conditions.
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