Synchronising efforts to support the most vulnerable: Denys Uliutin meets with Head of UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Ukraine

The team of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, led by Minister Denys Uliutin, held a meeting with the Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Ukraine, Andrea de Domenico.

The parties discussed the priorities that will form the basis of the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan: multi-sectoral support in frontline areas, organisation of evacuations, emergency assistance to those affected by shelling, support for internally displaced persons, and the most vulnerable population groups.

Particular attention was paid to the importance of synchronising efforts to avoid duplication of resources and to ensure their effective and equitable distribution.

“Humanitarian response must be as coordinated as possible and correspond to people’s real needs. In this context, the collection and exchange of reliable data, avoidance of resource duplication, and synchronisation of efforts between the state and international partners are key. For Ukraine, it is vital that the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan takes into account the priorities of our citizens and provides support to those who need it most,” Denys Uliutin said.

At the same time, as the Minister noted during the meeting, a new Strategy for supporting internally displaced persons is currently being developed, covering all stages: evacuation, adaptation, and integration.

“We view this process as a single support pathway for an individual from first contact to full integration into a community. The first priority is evacuation and immediate assistance. The second stage is adaptation, which includes temporary accommodation, essential social services, and accompaniment. The third stage is integration,” he stressed.

The Minister emphasised that the Ministry’s team, together with European partners, is currently developing a digital tool – a new platform that will integrate all aspects into a single pathway for each person, provide case management, reduce bureaucracy, and speed up community response.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working on aligning approaches to humanitarian response, to strengthen coordination and data exchange, and to ensure effective planning, avoidance of resource duplication, and timely response to people’s needs.

Background

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) ensures the international humanitarian response in crisis situations. OCHA supports humanitarian organisations by providing analytical data, coordination tools, and financial mechanisms so that assistance reaches those who need it most.

In Ukraine, OCHA coordinates the international humanitarian response to the consequences of the full-scale war, aligning the work of organisations and directing aid to people in affected communities.