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International Journal of
Population Studies Social inclusion for refugees

Access to education is vital for refugees to acquire new refugees, which help strengthen the cultural and social
skills and effectively integrate into host societies. A number cohesion of host societies.
of studies highlight the importance of education in the While the potential benefits of migration are evident,
integration process and the challenges faced by refugee successful integration requires careful policy design and
students (Artyukhov et al., 2023; Fiialka, 2022; Kozmenko effective implementation. In response to the Ukrainian
et al., 2023; Nestulya et al., 2023). Furthermore, the health crisis, several key documents were developed to manage
and well-being of refugees are significantly impacted by the mass influx of refugees. Notably, Council Decision (EU)
their integration experiences. In addition, Lee et al. (2023) 2022/382 established temporary protection measures for
emphasize the necessity for accessible healthcare services Ukrainian refugees in the EU, forming the foundation for
for refugees.
their integration (EUR-Lex, 2022). Goodwin et al. (2023)
The level of social support provided to refugees is highlight the importance of integrating both internal and
crucial for their successful integration. Addressing various external refugees to enhance Ukraine’s national resilience.
dimensions of integration – such as policy frameworks, De Oliveira (2023) examined refugees’ experiences in
community engagement, discrimination, economic Brazilian cities, offering insights into the challenges of
opportunities, cultural adaptation, education, and health integration in new environments. In addition, Saadi
– enables host countries to foster more inclusive and et al. (2023) conducted a bibliometric analysis of project
welcoming environments for refugees. The reviewed studies management related to humanitarian crises, highlighting
collectively underscore the need for a comprehensive the need for a sustainable approach to effective refugee
integration approach that incorporates cultural, social, and integration. Zhao et al. (2023) investigated migrant
economic aspects, grounded in principles of equality and transport integration in Hong Kong, demonstrating that
justice. By addressing the specific needs of refugees through access to public transportation is crucial for fostering social
well-designed social support systems, host countries can inclusion. Brücker et al. (2023) identified key barriers to
foster more inclusive societies where all individuals have integration, such as language barriers and discrimination,
the opportunity to thrive. emphasizing the need for targeted support policies. Uygur
The integration of refugees can significantly influence et al. (2023) highlight the need for favorable working
the socioeconomic development of host countries. While conditions to enhance migrants’ job satisfaction and
large-scale migration presents challenges, evidence from maximize their economic contributions. Sow (2022)
several studies highlights the economic contributions of further emphasizes the need for non-discriminatory
refugees to host countries and the pull factors influencing policies to ensure the full inclusion of refugees.
their migration decisions. For instance, Mulska et al. (2021) The socioeconomic impacts of refugee and migrant
discuss the migration vector from Ukraine, highlighting integration are multifaceted, yielding both positive and
the importance of socioeconomic opportunities in EU negative outcomes. When managed effectively, migration
countries as key drivers of migration. Kolodiziev et al. can enhance economic growth, social cohesion, and
(2024) demonstrate that migrants contribute significantly cultural enrichment. Key factors influencing successful
to economic growth, particularly in small and medium- integration include: a comprehensive and inclusive
sized enterprises, where their entrepreneurial spirit and policy framework that addresses the specific needs of
innovative ideas can revitalize local economies. The refugees; adequate social support services to facilitate
OECD (2022) underscores the importance of policies integration into new communities; access to employment
that facilitate labor market integration, highlighting the and entrepreneurship opportunities; opportunities for
potential of refugees to fill labor shortages and stimulate education and training; and fostering positive interactions
economic development. between refugees and host communities. By addressing

Beyond economic contributions, migrants can these interconnected factors, policymakers can maximize
significantly influence the demographics and social fabric the benefits of migration, creating more inclusive and
of host countries. Shcherbak et al. (2020) examined the resilient societies.
role of migration in rural areas, focusing on its potential
for social revitalization and community development. 2.2. Research hypothesis
Kozlovskyi et al. (2024) explored how migration fosters The hypothesis of this study posits that countries with well-
innovation and entrepreneurship, further contributing developed social support systems for refugees – including
to social dynamics. A study by Zanin and De Freitas access to housing, employment assistance, healthcare,
(2023) highlights the importance of inclusive policies education, legal aid, and financial benefits – demonstrate
for integrating marginalized groups, such as LGBTQ+ higher levels of refugee integration. This integration,

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