UKRAINE Situation report No.11 as of 12 September 2014 This report is produced by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 6 – 12 September 2014, unless otherwise noted. The next report will be published on or around 19 September. Highlights • A ceasefire was declared on 5 September by all parties to the conflict. Chernihiv 3,571 Rivne Kyiv Sumy Largely, the ceasefire has held, though 1,188 25,705 3,989 isolated ceasefire violations have been Volyn 964 Kharkiv reported daily. 17,836 L'viv Zhytomyr Luhans'k 3,986 3,785 Poltava 24,080 • Humanitarian access to the conflict 10,906 areas remains severely restricted to Ternopil' Ivano-Frankivs'k Cherkasy 1,063 most humanitarian agencies. 1,657 5,385 Donets'k Chernivtsi 51,902 Vinnytsya 1,232 • 3,170 At least 3,171 killed (including at least Transcarpathia 1,485 27 children) and 8,061 wounded Kirovohrad Dnipropetrovs'k 4,882 23,148 Zaporizhzhya (including at least 56 children) in 24,842 eastern Ukraine as of 11 September Mykolayiv IDP influx from conflict zone in 2014 3,715 1 Kherson (source: OHCHR/WHO). 4,902 women Odessa 12,090 • The Special Rapporteur on the Human men Autonomous children Republic Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, of Crimea disabled and elderly Dr. Chaloka Beyani, will be on mission Sevastopol' to Ukraine from 16 – 26 September. no disagregation (Luhansk) 5.1m 262,977 366,866 Estimated number of people living in Internally displaced people as of Fled to neighboring countries as of areas directly affected by the conflict 12 September (source: SES) 12 September as of 12 September Situation Overview 3 June to 11 September Winterized shelter and access to basic needs and services are of urgent concern for IDPs in/from eastern Ukraine and the Kharkiv Autonomous Republic of Crimea. As of 12 September, the number ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ Luhansk ¸ of internally displaced is 262,977, while 366,866 people have fled ¸ Sloviansk¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ Luh¸ ¸¸ аnsk eastern Ukraine to seek refuge in neighboring countries. Of these, ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ 325,907 have sought refuge in Russia. ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ Horlivk¸ ¸¸а ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ Dnipropetrovsk ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ The OSCE Observer Mission, which is monitoring two border ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸ Donetsk¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸ ¸¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸¸¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ checkpoints only (Donetsk and Gukovo), is currently operating at full ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ capacity and has reported more people exiting the Russian Donetsk ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ Federation into Ukraine than those entering. The total number of ¸ ¸ return border crossings has increased, particularly after the Zaporizhzhia ¸ ¸ RUSSIAN ¸ ¸ ¸ ceasefire agreement entered into force. It is unclear whether these Mаriupol¸ FEDERATION represent long-term returns, or whether people are returning to ¸ Security incidents monitor the wellbeing and security of property, family and friends. Return Displacement Previous extent of rebel control A draft peace deal is expected next week. If this materializes and Rebel-held areas holds, humanitarian access might greatly improve in eastern regions Sea of Azov and increasing returns should be expected in the short term. People in areas previously inaccessible due to insecurity and those in locations of return will require humanitarian assistance and support. 1 These are very conservative estimates by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine and World Health Organization, and the total is likely to be much higher. Figures include Ukrainian armed forces, civilians and some members of armed groups. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Coordination Saves Lives | www.unocha.org Situation Report No. 11 – Ukraine | 2 Funding The Preliminary Response Plan (PRP) was launched on 14 August, against which UN agencies requested an initial US$33.3 million for immediate life-saving needs. Since the launch of the PRP, the situation has significantly deteriorated and needs have risen further. As of 11 September, donors have contributed US$3.8 million (UN only). Ukraine Civil Unrest 2014 $33.3 million requested Funding by donor ($) Funded 21% France Italy Sweden Poland Hungary Japan Estonia Switzerland Unmet Finland United States 79% United Kingdom ECHO Germany All humanitarian partners, including donors and recipient agencies, are encouraged to inform OCHA's Financial Tracking Service (FTS - http://fts.unocha.org) of cash and in-kind contributions by e-mailing: [email protected] As of 11 September, the total amount provided by donors to international aid organizations for relief activities in Ukraine in response to the IDP crisis comes to $12.7 million. Humanitarian Response Early Recovery and Livelihoods (sector lead: Ms Inita Paulovica, [email protected]) Preparedness: • The government has established the Donbas Recovery Agency, a state institution to coordinate the early recovery activities in Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts. The Agency is responsible for developing a comprehensive recovery program and implementing recovery activities in affected areas. • The Senior Adviser on the Recovery Programme has provided support to the drafting and development of the strategy. • Together with UNICEF, a 5-day training prepared on the provision of the primary psychological support to IDPs and prevention of emotional and professional burnout for representatives of centers for family, children and youth, working with IDPs (15-19 September 2014, 25 participants from different regional of Ukraine are expected). Needs: • According to government estimates, there are 11,325 facilities destroyed (both public and private), and recovery would require approximately US $900 million. • According to government estimates, at least 39,985 small and medium enterprises were affected by the conflict (suspended or closed). This led to loss of income by 54% of all Small Medium Enterprise (SME) employees in both regions. Wide-scale income generation support projects are required to restore normal operations. • There is a need for key infrastructure restoration – water supply, electricity and heating. Private and public buildings – if rehabilitation is impossible before the onset of winter - should be protected from further destruction (e.g. roofs must be covered by insulation material). Response: • The call for proposals for early recovery partners was finalized. 54 proposals were received. • Recovery activities are ongoing, supported by the government, civil society organizations and the private sector. • Local governments started defining budgets, and received initial funding, for recovery activities. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Coordination Saves Lives | www.unocha.org Situation Report No. 11 – Ukraine | 3 Gaps & Constraints: • Lack of an integrated government program on recovery and coordination between state organizations and civil society initiatives. • Lack of information on employment opportunities among IDPs, particularly in small towns. • Problems with re-registration of businesses from Donbas and Crimea regions at the new places of residence. • Psychological barriers of IDPs: unwillingness to move to small towns and expectation of more assistance from the state. Education (sector lead: Ms. Olena Sakovych, [email protected]) Preparedness: • The number of IDP children from Luhansk, Donetsk and Crimea attending school and preschool education facilities in all regions is approximately 49,195 (as of 8 September). • The Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) developed instructions on strengthening the work and role of school psychologists during the crisis period. • 168 preschool and school facilities, including 107 secondary schools and 61 kindergartens have been damaged by the conflict. • To date, 50 facilities (33 schools and 12 kindergartens) have already resumed. Needs: • 118 education facilities remain damaged as of 10 September 2014, including 74 schools and 44 preschool facilities. Response: • As a follow up to the joint letter by Ukraine Parliament Commissioner on Human Rights and UNICEF to Prime Minister of Ukraine, the MoES has be assigned to draft an Action Plan on protecting the rights of children in the conflict-affected zone and those displaced. This will require assistance from all concerned agencies and organizations. • UNICEF is distributing 13,600 school supplies and equipment to IDP children located in collective centers in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk oblasts for the new academic year. Gaps & Constraints: • New information on Luhansk oblast has yet to be reviewed and updated. Currently no new information is available. Emergency Shelter and NFI (sector lead contact: Mr. Igor Chantefor, [email protected]) Preparedness: • The new Emergency Shelter / NFI sector lead has arrived. A Shelter sector meeting was held in Kiev emphasizing the urgent need to set up a comprehensive strategy. A Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) and Technical Committee were created in order to organize main policies