FAST FACTS United Nations Development Programme UKRAINE is facing its most serious challenges since achieving independence in 1991, and the United Nations development system is uniquely placed to address both the immediate and longer-term needs in the country. The UN's work in Ukraine goes well beyond the immediate relief issues connected with the conflicts in the East and the need for post-conflict stabilization, recovery, and reconstruction there, and addressing the difficulties that have arisen per events regarding the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The work also encompasses the longer-term objectives of ensuring good governance, national reconciliation efforts, and economic recovery. The restoration of peace and stability in Ukraine is of paramount importance for the entire region and for international relations generally. Building on the well-established UN’s presence in Ukraine and strong partnerships with national institutions and local communities across the country, the UN has scaled up a range of activities to ensure that it not only brings added value to the Government but also makes a difference in the lives of the people affected by the crisis.
One of the key elements of stabilizing the situation in the east of Ukraine will be though engagement in recovery and rehabilitation programs in the areas affected by the conflict with particular focus on communities and towns receiving Internally Displaced Persons.
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Responding to the current situation, the UN in Ukraine has identified three priority assistance areas where the system can play an important role:
1 HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE, including for conflict-affected regions and for internally-displaced persons (IDPs).
2 RECOVERY, STABILIZATION AND REHABILITATION for the east and other regions
3 SUPPORTING longer-term country-wide governance reforms to promote the rule of law and strengthen social stability and democratic governance.