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Arthur Erken, Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, International Organization for Migration (IOM)
16 Oct 2026 · UN Geneva press briefing (from Vienna)
16 Oct 2026
Tier A figureArthur Erken, Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, International Organization for Migration (IOM)UN Geneva press briefing (from Vienna)
For many Ukrainians the months ahead could be the most difficult since the start of the full-scale invasion: Russian drones have targeted both homes and energy infrastructure. About 2.1 million older people live alone in multi-apartment buildings. Less than 7% of IOM's 2026 Ukraine Crisis Response Plan is funded.“A prolonged loss of heat or electricity could quickly become a humanitarian emergency.”
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