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Ukrainian Refugees Face Rising Bullying in Poland

5/15/2025

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Ukrainian refugees in Poland, once embraced, now endure a surge of bullying and xenophobia. Svitlana's daughter faced harassment at school, a troubling sign of escalating anti-Ukrainian sentiment. Activist Natalia Panchenko warns of rising online abuse and real-life incidents, as support for refugees plummets from 81% to just 50% in two years, revealing deepening societal rifts.

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Ukrainian refugees in Poland, once embraced, now endure a surge of bullying and xenophobia. Svitlana's daughter faced harassment at school, a troubling sign of escalating anti-Ukrainian sentiment. Activist Natalia Panchenko warns of rising online abuse and real-life incidents, as support for refugees plummets from 81% to just 50% in two years, revealing deepening societal rifts.