UNHCR in Ukraine: From Crisis to Resilience

In this episode of “Off the Record,” Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc sits down with Karolina Lindholm Billing, the UNHCR Representative to Ukraine, as she concludes her mission after more than four years. Together, they discuss:

• UNHCR’s critical role in protecting and supporting displaced Ukrainians, including vulnerable populations facing legal and humanitarian challenges
• Partnerships with local NGOs and communities across Ukraine
• Stories from the front lines of Kherson, Rusokopilia, and other affected regions
• UNHCR’s global perspective and lessons learned from humanitarian work worldwide
• Billing’s “Gratitude Tour” and recognition by Ukraine’s leadership

This heartfelt conversation highlights resilience, gratitude, and the human connections built during one of the most difficult chapters in Ukraine’s modern history.