
The Refugee Response Plan 2025 in Czechia Was Introduced at the MFA Headquarters
04.02.2025 / 15:26 | Aktualizováno: 04.02.2025 / 15:28
On Tuesday, 4 February 2025, key steps for the sustainable integration of refugees from Ukraine were introduced at the Czernin Palace as part of the Refugee Response Plan 2025, prepared by the Czech government and partner organisations. The document is the result of cooperation between government institutions, NGOs and UN agencies, and provides a framework for the protection and integration of refugees.
The plan is in line with the Government's strategic arrangements for temporary protection holders from Ukraine and focuses on cohesion between Ukrainian refugees and host communities. UN agencies and their partners are requesting $41.1 million to cover the needs ranging from housing to social integration.
“The Refugee Response Plan 2025 is key to integrating refugees into the Czech society. It is based on the coordination of government and non-profit institutions and emphasizes affordable housing, quality education and employment opportunities,” said Kateřina Sequensová, Senior Director of the Non-European Countries, Economic and Development Cooperation Section.
“The arrival of 400,000 refugees has brought challenges for housing, schools, health and social services. With the exceptional commitment of all, most of the refugees have been successfully integrated, and today they are contributing more to the state budget than the state has invested in supporting them,” added Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková, Government Commissioner for Human Rights.
“Czechia has shown exceptional solidarity and support to Ukrainian refugees. We are now focusing on long-term solutions that will ensure safety and enable refugees to actively participate in life,” stressed Ajmal Khybari, Head of the UNHCR Office.
The 2025 Plan builds on best practices and focuses on long-term solutions - affordable housing, inclusive education, employment opportunities and mental health support. Strengthening access to education and employment isa priority, enabling refugees to become active members of society.
“We need to focus on supporting adolescents, increasing access to secondary education, offering alternative education options, not letting them leave the education system early for low-skilled jobs,” added Lenka Kopecká, a representative of the Consortium of Organisations Working with Migrants.
The plan for 2025 aims to create an environment where refugees can use their full potential and participate in life in Czechia. As the Russian war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the UN and partners launch a call for a Refugee Response Plan 2025 that focuses on the humanitarian needs of refugees in 11 European countries. The plan highlights the importance of international solidarity and investment in the socio-economic integration of refugees.