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The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted a law on ensuring the rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons, which establishes guarantees for observing the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of displaced persons.

A total of 249 lawmakers voted for the law on Monday, a Ukrinform correspondent reported.

The purpose of the law is to ensure the implementation of constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons - citizens of Ukraine. The law foresees the creation of proper conditions for social adaptation, temporary accommodation, assistance in employment, continued education, and the promotion of opportunities to get humanitarian and charitable aid, including from international institutions, organizations and different countries.