Accepting refugees from Ukraine What are the movements in each region? What is the movement?

Foreign Minister Hayashi, who is visiting Poland to promote the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, decided to carry about 20 people who wish to evacuate to Japan when returning to Japan on a government plane on the night of the 4th. We are making preparations.

We have summarized the government's response to the acceptance of refugees, the movements of local governments, and issues.

Refugees without government underwriters will be accepted

Regarding the response to refugees from Ukraine, the government has been accepting mainly those who have relatives and acquaintances in Japan, but from now on, evacuation without identity underwriters such as relatives and acquaintances The policy is to accept the people widely.

Before accepting, we will inspect the new corona before leaving Japan and when entering Japan.

▼ For those who have relatives or acquaintances in Japan, wait for 3 days at their relatives' home etc., and then the test on the 3rd day is negative If confirmed, it will be taken over as it is.

On the other hand,

▼ Persons without an underwriter will stay in the accommodation facility designated by the quarantine station for 3 days before departure and after the inspection at the time of entry, and if the inspection on the 3rd day confirms a negative result, the government will secure it. I will move to the hotel where I did.

During your stay at the hotel, the government-consigned public interest foundation "Asia Welfare Education Foundation" and the staff of the Immigration Bureau of Japan will provide living support such as meals, interpreters and translators, and listen to your wishes for your accommodation. We also match with local governments and companies that offer acceptance.

The government is considering paying living expenses and medical expenses, as well as expenses for Japanese language education, vocational training, and children's education as needed.

It is assumed that the living expenses to be paid will be about 6 months after entering the country, and it is said that it will respond flexibly according to the transition of the situation in Ukraine, and the specific amount is under consideration.

In addition, the immediate cost will be covered by the reserve fund of 520 million yen last year.

The government will grant those who have evacuated to Japan a status of residence that allows them to stay for a short period of 90 days, and then grant them a status of residence that allows them to work and stay for one year.

Chiba Kashiwa Prepare for acceptance by securing housing and setting up a window

Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, which has begun accepting people who have evacuated from Ukraine, is preparing to secure housing, etc., assuming that the number of evacuees will increase in the future.

In Kashiwa City, there are four people in two households, including pregnant women and children, who have relied on their families to evacuate from Ukraine, and are providing medical support and coordinating nursery centers.

Assuming that the number of people who wish to evacuate will increase in the future, the city will secure four rooms in municipal housing where families can live as a support for housing, and will continue to cooperate with real estate companies to further increase the number of rooms.

In addition, we will set up a consultation desk at the city hall, purchase 20 devices that can translate the language read by voice and photos, and rent them out to those who have evacuated.

In addition, 100,000 yen will be paid per household for the time being to prepare clothing and other daily necessities, and from April, the same amount of support money as for livelihood protection will be paid every month.

Junichi Nio, director of the Kashiwa City Symbiosis and Exchange Promotion Center, said, "We will warmly welcome evacuees who have come to Japan with great thoughts and support them as much as possible, and we will continue to consider the acceptance system according to the request of the government." Talking

Expert "Challenging to deal with language problems"

Regarding the response to refugees from Ukraine, experts familiar with humanitarian assistance point out that it is important to create a reception system not only for the government but also for the entire region.

Professor Yukie Osa of Rikkyo University Graduate School, who is the chairman of the international NGO "Association for Aid and Relief of Refugees" and is familiar with the situation of people evacuated from Ukraine, said, "I finally went abroad without being able to get enough clothes with my young children. Many people have evacuated and are mentally exhausted. In neighboring countries such as Poland, public institutions and the private sector are working together to provide housing and food support, but there are also funds and supplies for support. We are approaching the limits and there is a growing need to accept displaced people not only in neighboring countries, but in the international community as a whole. "

On top of that, regarding acceptance in Japan, "The issue is how to deal with language problems, especially those who have difficulty learning a new language, such as the elderly, although various measures such as housing, education, and medical care are required. If the life in Japan is prolonged, not only the administration but also the cooperation of companies, schools, civic groups, etc. are indispensable, and it is necessary to create a solid acceptance program for each region. " increase.

Gunma Maebashi Ukrainians who have begun to learn Japanese

In Maebashi City, an evacuated Ukrainian woman was to study at a Japanese language school in the city and took classes for the first time on the 4th.

Olesha Kohanoska, 29, who lived in Kieu, the capital of Ukraine, evacuated in late March after a military invasion by Russia, relying on a Ukrainian friend who lives in Maebashi.

Under these circumstances, the Japanese language school in the city accepted free of charge to support the lives of those who had evacuated, and Mr. Kohanoska participated in the Japanese language class for the first time on the 4th.

The class started with greetings such as "Good morning" and "Thank you", and Mr. Kohanoska practiced aloud with other students.

At her Japanese language school, Mr. Kohanoska wants to live in Japan for the time being, so she will also help her find a part-time job.

"I decided to come to Japan alone because my family didn't think the military invasion would last long and said they wouldn't leave Ukraine," said Kohanoska.

On top of that, "I came to Maebashi, climbed a mountain, and the fresh air was very nice. I was originally working as a graphic designer, so I also like the design of Gunma-chan, the mascot character of Gunma prefecture. When that happens, I want to go to the store and talk to my classmates. "

School director "Need to learn Japanese and culture and get a job"

Mr. Kiyoshi Shimizu, the president of "NIPPON ACADEMY", which runs a Japanese language school that accepted Mr. Kohanosuka, said, "For those who have evacuated, it is necessary to learn Japanese and Japanese culture and customs in addition to housing before getting a job. We would like to support and ask Mr. Kohanoska to do his best to study and tell the Japanese, Ukrainian, and Russian people about it. "