A joint UNDP-UNHCR project, which ran from August 2024 to March 2026, aimed to create conditions for the return of displaced populations in southern Ukraine. This initiative focused on integrated, multi-sectoral programming, including mine action, in areas heavily impacted by the 2022 invasion.

The extensive destruction and widespread contamination, particularly in southern regions, continue to pose significant challenges to recovery and safe return.

Over 1.4 million people remain internally displaced, while 534 individuals are registered as refugees, indicating ongoing displacement needs.

The specific outcomes and effectiveness of the UNDP-UNHCR project in enabling returns are not detailed in the provided excerpts.