Voices in Europe
Experiences, Hopes and Aspirations of Forcibly Displaced Persons from Ukraine
Since the onset of Russia’s large-scale war against Ukraine, millions of people have
been forced to flee their homes in search of a safe haven. This report synthesises
the findings of the Survey of Arriving Migrants from Ukraine (SAM-UKR), conducted
by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) in collaboration with the Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), covering prevailing themes of forced
displacement from Ukraine. These themes encompass demographics, reasons for departure,
experiences along the journey, life in the host country, return intentions, and future
aspirations. In addition to presenting survey results, the report draws on over 1
500 personal testimonies provided by respondents to offer a more direct insight into
the decision-making process and emotional state of displaced persons, thereby illuminating
their struggles, anxieties, hopes, and aspirations resulting from their displacement.
Published on March 08, 2024