Employment and Rehabilitation Top Priority List for Ukrainian Veterans, Survey Shows
Over 44% of Ukrainians consider job placement assistance and healthcare vital forms of support for military veterans, according to a survey by the Rating Group for EUAM Ukraine.
💼Ринок праціPhoto: Інтерфакс-Україна: загальні
Key points
- 44% of Ukrainians view employment support and medical aid as essential for veterans.
- Rehabilitation is identified as the top priority by 62% of respondents.
- 68% of citizens perceive Russian hybrid threats to be high and growing.
Ukrainian society shows a strong consensus on integrating war veterans into civilian life and the labor market. According to a survey conducted on September 18–23 by the Rating Group for the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM Ukraine) and presented on November 11, 44% of respondents cited job placement and medical care as primary forms of support for veterans.
Key Challenges and Support Priorities
Rehabilitation emerged as the most requested area of support, supported by 62% of respondents. Additionally, 30% highlighted support for veteran communities, while 5% noted the importance of education and retraining programs.
Regarding the obstacles faced by returning service members, respondents identified post-traumatic stress disorder and stress (63%), disability (62%), and general health issues (53%) as the main challenges.
Security Risks and Methodology
The study also highlighted significant security concerns among the population: 68% of respondents rate the level of Russian hybrid threats as high, with 57% believing it is escalating. Online recruitment by Russian intelligence services remains a top concern for 44% of those polled.
The survey was conducted via computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) involving 2,000 adult respondents across government-controlled territories, with a margin of error not exceeding 2.2 percentage points.
Source Інтерфакс-Україна: загальні — interfax.com.ua/news/general/1235579.html ↗
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