Ukraine Refugee Response in Bulgaria

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• Throughout 2024, a steady number of Ukrainian refugees have been remaining
  in the country (52,000-54,000). In May, however, the numbers started to
  increase and by the end of June almost doubled, reaching more than 105,000
  Ukrainians in the country.
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  Respectively, the number of people in the government-provided accommodation
  scheme has increased from around 5,000 to 20,000 Ukrainians.
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  The Humanitarian Programme for Ukrainian refugees of Bulgaria was extended
  until July 31, 2024, despite the initial plans for revising it and expanding it to
  include support for integration.
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  According to data from the Ministry of Education, as of March 2024, a total of
  1,323 children were enrolled in kindergarten, of whom 655 for the first time
  and 3,582 children were enrolled in schools, of whom 1,796 for the first time.

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UNICEF