PREVENTION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC EXCLUSION OF UKRAINIAN WAR REFUGEES BY MEANS OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES: THE EXPERIENCE OF POLAND

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problems of socio-economic exclusion of Ukrainian war refugees. It was determined that persons who fled the aggression of the Russian Federation and were forced to migrate and received temporary protection outside of Ukraine have a high level of vulnerability and face the risks of rejection from social relations. It has been proven that the society as a whole and the host communities are interested in the rapid adaptation of forced migrants to new living conditions, and the preservation of their social activity. The significance of the use of tourist activities and museum-art meetings as means of countering the process of social exclusion of various age groups of forcibly displaced persons is outlined. Such measures contribute to the preservation of social inclusion, self-determination, and self-realization of this vulnerable category of migrants. It was noted that Poland's experience in using tourist activities and other initiatives as a means of integrating Ukrainian migrants is very valuable. Tourist activities allow the creation of positive relationships between host communities and migrants, promote mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and strengthen of social ties. Poland's experience can be valuable for studying and implementing similar practices of integration of Ukrainian war refugees in other countries