The Generalitat set up a shelter for Ukrainians in Vallcarca, in the district of Gràcia. An average of 70 Ukrainian nationals have been taken in, mainly tourists who have not been able to return to their country because of the Russian invasion.
This is a housing alternative in Barcelona for those Ukrainians who are in Catalonia and require it.
The Councilor for Social Rights, Violant Cervera, on her Twitter account, noted that they remain in constant contact with the consulate.
He adds that the number of people who want to use these facilities during the following days could reach 134.
Shows of solidarity at the shelter for Ukrainians
There are many voices of encouragement, but above all the show of solidarity that has been seen in Barcelona.
The Il-lustre Col-legi d’Advocats de Barcelona, ICAB, will offer free legal assistance to Ukrainian citizens who are in the capital of Catalonia or in another city where the organization has a delegation.
This initiative is part of the “Ukrainian Population Assistance” project to help Ukrainian refugees.
Its Public Defender’s Office, Foreigners, International Criminal and Human Rights Commissions and the Young Lawyers Group will be at your disposal.
For its part, the Department of Social Rights of the Barcelona City Council has assisted about 200 Ukrainians. These people were either already living in the city or were tourists.
Most of the people served are uncertain about how to return to Ukraine in the face of flight cancellations, as well as about the status of their families.
