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The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has been actively addressing various issues affecting the citizens. Recently, Uliana Tokarieva was dismissed from her role as the Deputy Minister, signaling potential structural shifts within the Ministry. Meanwhile, the public is cautioned against fraudulent links on social media claiming false financial assistance offers, highlighting the need for vigilance and cyber awareness among citizens. Furthermore, challenges with pension benefits remain pressing as the departure of taxpayers abroad affects resource availability for pension allocations. There's also an emphasis on improving social aid, as the Ministry recently increased support for children of fallen volunteers and emphasized the ongoing role of third-age universities, showing the Ministry's commitment to educational opportunities for older citizens. These updates underscore the diverse responsibilities and ongoing challenges faced by the Ministry in maintaining and enhancing social welfare in Ukraine.

What recent staffing change occurred at the Ministry of Social Policy?

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine recently dismissed Uliana Tokarieva from her position as Deputy Minister of Social Policy. This move indicates adjustments in the Ministry's leadership, potentially aiming to address the dynamic social welfare landscape and to implement strategic changes within the department.

How is the Ministry of Social Policy addressing fraudulent social media messages?

The Ministry has issued warnings about fraudulent links circulating on social media claiming assistance of UAH 1 thousand. They urge citizens to be cautious and to verify information through official channels to avoid scams that may target finances or personal data.

What support is available for relatives caring for family members during mobilization?

The government has simplified the process for deferral from mobilization for citizens responsible for caring for sick or disabled relatives. This amendment to the existing mobilization laws highlights the government's commitment to supporting familial responsibilities alongside national service obligations.

Is the Ministry of Social Policy facing challenges with pension benefits?

Yes, due to a significant number of citizens relocating abroad, the number of taxpayers contributing to the social system has decreased. This results in constraints on pension funds and the government's ability to increase pension payments, underlining a critical need for resource allocation reform.

What educational opportunities does the Ministry support for the elderly in Ukraine?

The Ministry of Social Policy promotes lifelong learning for seniors through over 200 "third age universities" across Ukraine. These institutions offer educational programs tailored for older adults, supporting community engagement and continued personal development beyond traditional working ages.

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Ministry of Social Policy preparing support system for Ukrainians returning from abroad Ministry of Social Policy developing "return case management" for Ukrainians coming back from abroad Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy is developing a "return case management" system to support citizens who decide to come back from abroad. Local communities are expected to become key partners for Ukrainians returning after the EU’s temporary protection directive expires in March 2027. 4 443 56 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Uliana Tokarieva Government dismisses Deputy Minister of Social Policy Tokarieva The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Uliana Tokarieva from the post of Deputy Minister of Social Policy. 1 927 3 Previously in trend: Dismissal of Tokarieva

шахрайство Ministry of Social Policy warns of fraudulent links in social networks regarding payment of UAH 1 thousand The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine warns that fraudulent links are being spread on social networks allegedly regarding the payment of UAH 1 thousand in assistance. 1 980 18

Уряд спростив порядок надання відстрочки від мобілізації при догляді за хворими Government has simplified provision of deferral from mobilisation in case of caring for sick relatives The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Procedure for the mobilisation of citizens liable for military service who care for or support sick or disabled persons. 9 073 9

Чому ТЦК не бачить дані про інвалідність в реєстрі "Оберіг"? Відповідь Мінсоцполітики TCR does not see data on persons with disabilities who have right to deferment in Oberih register - Ministry of Social Policy At present, due to the lack of funding for information interaction between the Unified Register "Oberih" and the Ministry of Social Policy, the function of automatic granting and prolongation of deferment for persons with disabilities has not been implemented. 25 523 24

оксана,жолнович Situation with pension benefits is critical, there are not enough resources to increase pensions - Zholnovych Due to the fact that a large number of Ukrainians have moved abroad, the number of unified social taxpayers in Ukraine is already lower than the number of pensioners. Therefore, the state lacks the resources to increase payments. 33 0

зарплата,гроші,виплати,пенсія Starting April 1, state social aid to children of fallen volunteer fighters increased to UAH 7,800 - Ministry of Social Policy Since April 1, children of fallen volunteer fighters have been receiving increased state social assistance. 1 266 8 Previously in trend: War

смартфон,пенсіонери There are more than 200 "third age universities" in Ukraine, - Ministry of Social Policy Through the Third Age Universities programme, pensioners and people of pre-retirement age can learn new skills. For example, digital skills or foreign languages. 4 615 9 Incidents

японія,мінсоцполітики,скутери Japan finances purchase of 200 scooters for social workers in Ukraine. PHOTOS The Government of Japan has funded the purchase of 200 electric scooters to be provided to social workers in Ukraine. 8 001 29 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

пенсия Starting March 1, each pension will increase on average by UAH 322 - Ministry of Social Policy Starting from March 1, 2024, pension expenditures will increase by an average of UAH 3 billion per month. Funds for pension indexation are provided for in the budget. 6 375 76 Economics

впо In 2023, almost UAH 900 billion was spent on social support for Ukrainians – Minister of Social Policy Zholnovych In 2023, the budget of the Ministry of Social Policy reached almost UAH 900 billion, which is the money spent on social support for Ukrainians. 794 9 Incidents

лазебна,мінсоц Ministry of Social Policy headed by Lazebna distributed humanitarian funds among dubious organizations - media. VIDEO In early March 2022, the Ministry of Social Policy, then headed by Maryna Lazebna, opened a humanitarian account to help Ukrainians who had lost their homes and livelihoods due to the war. 8 369 31 Incidents

протез In Ukraine, enterprises manufacture more than 2,000 lower limb prostheses and 200 upper limb prostheses per month - Ministry of Social Policy On average, Ukrainian enterprises manufacture 2,000 lower limb prostheses and 200 upper limb prostheses per month. In two years, more than 20,000 people - both civilians and military - have received prosthetics in Ukraine. 1 000 1 Society

впо Over 4.9 million internally displaced persons registered in Ukraine, - Ministry of Social Policy Almost 4.9 million citizens are registered as internally displaced persons in Ukraine; among them, more than 3.5 million were registered after February 24. 619 2 Society

оксана,жолнович Rada appointed Zholnovich to post of Minister of Social Policy Oksana Zholnovich will replace Maryna Lazebna as Minister of Social Policy. 9 039 35 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine may ban imports of second-hand goods Ukraine may ban imports of second-hand goods Ukraine's Social Policy Ministry is working on proposals to ban imports of second-hand goods to Ukraine. 25 430 302 Ukrainian Politics

Almost 230,000 Ukrainians become human trafficking victims since independence Almost 230,000 Ukrainians become human trafficking victims since independence Almost 230,000 Ukrainians have become human trafficking victims since 1991. 581 0 Ukrainian Politics

Sokolovska outlines one of main priorities of Social Policy ministry Sokolovska outlines one of main priorities of Social Policy ministry Building an effective feedback system will be among main priorities of work of the newly formed Social Policy Ministry, according to the ministry’s press service. 1 302 5 Ukrainian Politics

More than three million Ukrainians work abroad on regular basis More than three million Ukrainians work abroad on regular basis About 3.2 million Ukrainians work abroad on a regular basis, the Social Policy Ministry of Ukraine reports. 3 290 161 World

Social policy minister vows Ukrainian pensioners to see their payments recalculated in March Social policy minister vows Ukrainian pensioners to see their payments recalculated in March Pensions indexation in 2019 will be carried out no earlier than March since data on inflation and wages will be known around mid-February. 49 000 155 Economics

"Ukraine stepped on right path," - IMF "Ukraine stepped on right path," - IMF's Ron van Rooden on pension reform Minister of Social Policy, Andrii Reva and the IMF delegation headed by representative office chief Ron van Rooden discussed the course of the pension reform in Ukraine and approaches to the allocation of grants-in-aid at a meeting on Wednesday. 10 413 138 Economics

Social policy minister sees no need to raise retirement age within next decade Social policy minister sees no need to raise retirement age within next decade Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy expects the increase in the Pension Fund revenues through bringing salaries out of the shadows. 27 232 95 Ukrainian Politics

Social policy minister: retired military to have their pensions reviewed retroactively in three stages from Jan. 1, 2018 Social policy minister: retired military to have their pensions reviewed retroactively in three stages from Jan. 1, 2018 Recalculation of military pensions will be carried out retroactively from January 1, 2018. Revaluation will be implemented in three stages after adoption of the law on the pension coverage of the retired military personnel. 19 637 114 Economics

рева 8.5 million retired Ukrainians receive pension payments at living wage, - Social Policy Minister Reva Out of 12 million Ukrainian retirees, 8.5 million receive pension payments in the amount of living wage. 37 963 154 Ukrainian Politics

беженцы переселенцы More than 1.58 million of Donbas and Crimea refugees registered in Ukraine, - Social Policy Ministry The refugees have received more than 1.68 billion hryvnia ($65.12 million) in social aid. 7 523 126 Previously in trend: Refugees from Donbas

рева If you don't have 15 years of pension insurance record, you get no pension payments. 20,000 people have been affected so far, - Social Policy Minister Reva About 20,000 people in Ukraine do not receive pension payments over lack of minimum required 15 years of insurance record. 81 624 445 Ukrainian Politics

Minister Reva: Pension reform bill ready but still to be harmonized with IMF before being submitted to parliament Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Andrii Reva says the government bill on pension reform is ready, but it must be harmonized with the International Monetary Fund before being submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. 17 748 52 Ukrainian Politics

мвф Ukraine said no to IMF’s proposal on retirement age raise, - social policy minister The government of Ukraine was able to convince the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the absence of burning issue to raise the retirement age for Ukrainians up to 63. 39 289 117 Society

рева Monthly recurring fee for gas to make 4.5 million consumers pay extra, social policy minister says The decision of the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) to impose a recurring fee for gas delivery infrastructure exploitation is ill-considered. 62 985 250 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

рева One in four employed Ukrainians avoid paying taxes, social policy minister says Four out of 16 million Ukrainian jobholders avoid paying taxes to the state budget. 48 334 343 Previously in trend: Shadow economy

рева To receive retirement payments, Ukrainians have to earn it: reaching 60 is no longer enough, - Social Policy Minister Reva The head of the Social Policy Ministry says the retirement age in Ukraine will not increase. However, a citizen must earn a certain term of service enough for retirement. The draft bill on the pension reform is ready. 142 277 890 Ukrainian Politics

рева Ukraine’s social policy minister approves of decision to increase minimum wage, shows statistics Raising the minimum wage twofold was the right thing to do. 40 673 158 Economics

рева Pension reform bill to be introduced to Rada in spring, - Reva In spring 2017, the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine plans to present a bill on pension reform to the Verkhovna Rada. 47 825 121 Ukrainian Politics

Social Policy Ministry expects 141.5 billion hryvnia Pension Fund gap in 2017 The final version of pension reform has not yet been developed. The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine is considering various options and principles of reform. It will be possible to talk about the final version only after it is publicly discussed, considered by the Cabinet of Ministers, and submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 21 530 204 Ukrainian Politics

налоги пенсия денисова Pension should be earned, not aged to, - Social Policy Minister Reva Ukraine should return to unified rules of pension payments stipulating for their dependence on Pension Fund premiums paid by citizens. 121 430 826 Ukrainian Politics

субсидии Subsidizing for heating season completed, - Social Policy Ministry The process of granting housing allowances for the current heating season (2016-2017) in Ukraine was completed Oct. 31, 2016. 98 743 73 Economics

Families of killed ATO soldiers to get 300 million hryvnia from Cabinet for new apartments The Cabinet of Ministers will support local budgets with 300 million hryvnia for new apartments for families of killed anti-terrorist operation (ATO) soldiers. 3 231 19 Ukrainian Politics

htdf Cabinet will not print money to raise salaries in 2017 Only available funds will be used to increase the minimum wage. 38 765 249 Ukrainian Politics

68 children killed, 158 wounded over two years of war, - Ministry of Social Policy Over the past two years, 68 children died and 158 more received injuries as a result of Russia's aggression. 1 765 1 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Pensions to increase by 10 percent in December, - Ukraine's Social Policy Ministry In December 2016, pensions will rise by 10 percent, with no retirement age increase scheduled. 21 852 164 Society

E-register of internally displaced persons to be launched in test mode on Aug. 1, - Tuka The launch of electronic register of internally displaced persons is scheduled for Aug. 1. 9 411 40 Ukrainian Politics

Additional 160 billion hryvnia required to keep utility rates at present level, Social Policy Minister says An additional 160 billion hryvnia (about $6.4 billion) would be required from the state budget to keep the rates of utility services at the current level. 11 269 119 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Ukrainian government plans minimum wage increase this fall, Social Policy Minister Reva says The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine intends to increase the minimum wage to improve social security and consumer purchasing power. 14 275 44 Ukrainian Politics

розенко rozenko Government will not propose retirement age increase in Ukraine, vice prime minister says The task of the Ukrainian government in the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund is to show that there are alternative solutions. 17 709 132 Ukrainian Politics

"Government won't let Pension Fund fall into crisis," - Rozenko The Ukrainian government promises to fulfill all its commitments on social benefits and pensions, despite the difficult situation in the Pension Fund. 8 876 58 Economics

Ukraine’s Social Policy Ministry registered 1.78 million displaced residents of Donbas and Crimea According to the Kyiv City and Regional State Administrations’ social protection departments, 1,783,696 persons or 1,445,739 families displaced from the Donbas and Crimea have been registered by the agency as of May 23, 2016. 1 930 9 Society

8 million households to require subsidies after gas tariffs go up, - Ministry of Social Policy The number of families that require rent and utility subsidies will reach 8 million after a single gas price for all categories of consumers is set on May 1. 18 836 125 Ukrainian Politics

розенко Third of single mothers will no longer receive welfare assistance, – Social Policy Minister After verification of benefits for single mothers, only 400 thousand women will receive enhanced welfare assistance compared to 600 thousand who receive it at the moment. 93 023 447 Society

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