IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE POLICY IN THE SPHERE OF SOCIAL SECURITY OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS

The article analyzes state policy on social security of internally displaced persons. The concept of «internally displaced person» is highlighted. Regulatory and legal documents regarding social security of internally displaced persons were analyzed. It has been established that the main document regulating the basic rights and obligations of internally displaced persons; the procedure for their registration, social protection and receipt of assistance, etc., is the Law of Ukraine «On Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of Internally Displaced Persons». It was found that the state policy in the field of social security of internally displaced persons is aimed at regulatory and legal regulation, social protection, financial support and implementation of measures to integrate the specified category of persons into territorial communities through the implementation of a number of programs, in particular: monthly targeted assistance to cover living expenses, including payment for housing and utilities; assistance in the field of employment, including promotion of employment, retraining and support for self-employment; medical care on the basis of equal access to state medical institutions; educational programs that provide educational opportunities for children and adults from among internally displaced persons; housing programs aimed at providing temporary housing or compensation payments for rent; social adaptation and psychological support programs; development of local initiatives and support for the entrepreneurial activities of IDPs; ensuring equal access to social and administrative services.