In the city of Danipro, located in the central region of Ukraine, a young mother, with her five children, descends from a train. He has only a small bag. She is running away to avoid Russian attacks in Zaporizhia region, as well as running away from her partner, who used to beat her so badly that she had miscarried.
He needs immediate medical help, legal help and a safe place for his children. From 2022, Tatyan, who has been working as a psychologist in a mobile team, said, “We found that at the railway station. We arranged for them medical assistance and lawyers, so that they can get their documents and other related help. ”
Increase in trauma, mental stress and domestic violence
Tatyan’s team, Unfpa That is one of those 87 psychosis teams who are always ready for emergency help. She also provides help to the victims for a long time, employment training and legal assistance.
Even after avoiding violence, these resources prove to be very important for the victims, especially in a country where people are struggling with a three -year war, comprehensive mental trauma and deep psychological crisis.
Three years ago, since the full scale Russian invasion, in the incidents of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, sexual violence and gender -based violence Overflow growth Has happened
It is estimated that about 24 million people need immediate gender -based violence prevention and response services. Most of these are women and girls.
Tatyan says, “Even after getting a little physical protection in Danipro, many people struggle with the symptoms of nervousness, bad dreams and depression.”
Almost in Ukraine two third Family, anxiety, depression or excessive stress are facing problems, affecting people, finding employment or taking care of their family.
Financial scarcity, Widely losing employmentFear of death and future attacks of loved ones, are further increasing their mental stress. Without proper counseling and care, the brunt of psychological pain can also affect future generations, causing the community to suffer long -term and widespread damage.
Survival only onset
Roman joined the team as a social worker in Danipro in April 2022 and took care of coordination with social service institutions and public organizations.
He said that in cases of gender -based violence, he is often the first team to be active for assistance after police. “We have designed a supporting action system for people’s safety and assistance. We are a type of ambulance for sex -based violence events.”
These services, especially important for women who do not have stable income or housing. Many women are at risk of economic exploitation or new violence due to war.
Tatyan says, “Many people think that escape from the initial threat is the end of the story. But the actual treatment begins only when they are physically safe. Without psychosis, it is difficult for them to overcome trauma or to stop further damage. ”
In crisis situations, the risk of violence against women and girls increases, including sexual violence related to conflict. Also, the demand for security and retaliation increases rapidly. However, often displaced women are deprived of social networks to seek help, and if they report abuse, they are tarnished. In such cases, for the arrangement of safe accommodation, counseling or other necessary intervention by the police, assistance is taken from the mobile team.
Why are these services necessary
Since 2022, more than 50 mental-social support teams of UNFPA have been getting financial assistance from the US government.
These teams play an important role in helping Ukraine’s weakest people. Tatyan says, “Urban services work, but their influence and access are limited. Therefore, the mobile teams become very important, especially during the war, when a crowd of migrants throngs for help in front of us. “
The role of women in Ukraine’s comfort, workforce and broad society is extremely important, but they have suffered immense pain during many years of war. For long -term restoration of Ukraine, it is necessary to ensure individual re -re -re -renovation of women.
Worldwide Financial assistance for human action Due to the uncertainty prevailing about, these essential services are in danger.
6 lakh 40 thousand women and girls will be affected by the cuttings that will affect mental-social support, sex-based violence services, safe places, and economic strength programs. Security will be reduced for refugees and threatened communities.
Health services required for prevention of gender-based violence and reactive action, support given to women-linked organizations, and the economic strength programs of women are at risk of closing.
This can create a serious crisis on the safety and welfare of millions of people.