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This is the online starting point for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands! On this page you will find more information about finding free stuff, working and the Temporary Protection Directive.

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On 20 June at 19:00, the VluchtelingenWerk film festival starts in TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht. We will show the film The Old Oak (English audio with Dutch subtitles) and talk after with speakers. Free for people with a refugee background. Sign up via the green button!

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At VluchtelingenWerk Nederland (VWN) you can make an appointment for digital consultation hours. During this consultation hour, you get 1-on-1 social and legal support for your personal situation. A VWN employee will give you independent advice during this appointment.

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