The International Red Cross has released a report reporting that Ukrainian refugees who took shelter under the UK’s “Ukrainian Homes” program are facing attempts by some hosts to force them to work for them unpaid in exchange for housing. News.
Hosts offering accommodation to refugees from Ukraine receive a monthly allowance of £350 from the UK government, which will increase to £500 if guests stay for more than a year. Before refugees are allowed to settle, hosts are checked for criminal records and warned not to charge guests for accommodation.
Rebecca Stevenson, an anti-trafficking activist, said the report shows the need to further improve the Homes for Ukraine program by establishing the necessary communications between the capital and local authorities and clarifying the current place of residence of refugees one year after settling under the program. .
Previously reportedHe said three refugees from Ukraine had been living at the home of British Conservative Minister Shapps for 10 months.