Background information

As part of the response to the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict in Ukraine, the Portuguese government, through the competent authorities, such as the High Commission for Migration (Alto Comissariado para as Migrações) and its consular branches, developed different operational responses to the arising needs, notably the Portugal for Ukraine platform.

Content of measure

The Portuguese Government launched in March 2022 the Portugal for Ukraine platform at www.portugalforukraine.gov.pt , which aims to combine in one place all the answers and initiatives to support displaced Ukrainians, inside and outside Portugal. The dimensions included are international action, sending humanitarian aid, and integration and hosting in Portugal. The website contains information and contacts for support concerning travelling to Portugal – transport, documents, employment and training, education, health and housing.

The platform allows users to view the various initiatives undertaken by the different Government areas responsible for hosting and integration, making it easy to access information so that users can prepare their travel to Portugal.

Portugal for Ukraine also has a list of FAQs with general and useful information on coming to Portugal and being hosted by the country, including an automated questionnaire to refer the request to the entity that is best prepared to offer a solution to the problem.

Content is available in Portuguese, English and Ukrainian.

Use of measure

No information to date.

Target groups

Workers	Businesses	Citizens
Does not apply to workers	Does not apply to businesses	Migrants or refugees

Actors and funding

Actors	Funding
National government Public support service providers	No special funding required

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

	Trade unions	Employers' organisations
Role	No involvement	No involvement
Form	Not applicable	Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

• No involvement
• Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

No involvement of any social partner organisation in the design, implementation and monitoring of the initiative.

Views and reactions

Unknown.

Sources

• 09 March 2022: Portugal for Ukraine platform (portugalforukraine.gov.pt)