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The conflict in Ukraine has seen alarming instances of child militarization in Russia and illicit activities involving children. Ukrainian authorities have imposed sanctions on Russian entities linked to child abductions and utilize initiatives like "Bring Kids Back UA" to repatriate displaced children. Globally, Europol aids in locating forcibly transferred youths, while US and international support strengthens these efforts. Cases of violence and exploitation remain significant concerns, as various international organizations condemn Russia's policies of child deportation and manipulation as crimes against humanity. Such global cooperation underscores the urgency in safeguarding affected children's welfare and rights.

What is the Bring Kids Back UA initiative and who is behind it?

The Bring Kids Back UA initiative aims to reunite Ukrainian children forcibly taken by Russia back to safety. Led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, it involves cooperation between Ukrainian state structures, non-governmental organizations, and international partners, thereby highlighting Ukraine's commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of its youth amidst the ongoing conflict.

How is Ukraine addressing the militarization of children?

Ukraine is actively condemning and imposing sanctions on activities related to the militarization of children, particularly in response to Russia's use of educational programs to indoctrinate children with military propaganda. Ukrainian officials are pursuing legal action against those who organize such activities, emphasizing the country's firm stance against utilizing children in military or political agendas.

How are international entities like Europol involved in tracing Ukrainian children?

Europol is crucial in tracing and investigating cases of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. Through coordinated investigations with global partners, Europol utilizes open-source intelligence to trace these children, assisting Ukraine in these complex operations. This international collaboration underscores the global community's concerted efforts to address and mitigate the humanitarian impacts of the conflict.

What actions has the US taken to support Ukrainian children?

The US has allocated $25 million to fund initiatives supporting the return and rehabilitation of displaced Ukrainian children. This financial support signifies a substantial commitment to international cooperative efforts aimed at countering the forcible displacement of children and providing comprehensive reintegration and recovery programs.

How has the international community responded to Russia's actions against children in Ukraine?

The international community, including the UN and various human rights organizations, has strongly condemned Russia's deportations and forced transfers of Ukrainian children as crimes against humanity. These actions are viewed as egregious violations of children's rights, prompting significant global censure and legal discussions aimed at holding responsible parties accountable.

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Pryluky after the shelling Death toll from Russian strike on Pryluky rises to 3: wounded 15-year-old boy dies in hospital. PHOTO A missile strike on Pryluky in the Chernihiv region has already claimed the lives of three people. A wounded young man has died in the hospital. 4 506 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

In Kyiv, the daughter of a fallen soldier was found under the rubble of his home Family of fallen defender lived in destroyed building: one daughter died, other is being searched for. PHOTO On the night of 13 May, a Russian missile destroyed a residential building in the Darnytskyi district of the capital, where the late Ukrainian defender Yevhen Yakovlev, known by the call sign "Ryzhyi", had previously lived. His younger daughter was killed in the strike, and the search for his... 7 294 32 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Coach raped female students A jiu-jitsu coach who raped 11-year-old female pupils is to stand trial, - National Police. PHOTO A jiu-jitsu coach has appeared in court, accused of committing sexual offences against two 11-year-old girls in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia. 5 357 11 Previously in trend: Rape of children

In Lviv, a man took a child hostage Held knife to her throat: man who took 13-year-old girl hostage after seeing military personnel at TCR has been detained in Lviv, - National Police. PHOTO A man who took a young girl hostage after spotting members of the Territorial Defence Forces has been arrested in Lviv. 11 692 186 Previously in trend: Child abuse

Children’s carriage from Ukrzaliznytsia Ukrzaliznytsia launches first children’s carriage from Kharkiv. PHOTOS Ukrzaliznytsia has launched its first children’s carriage as part of the Kharkiv-Ivano-Frankivsk train. 1 955 13

Fatal road accident in Kyiv region: driver hit an electric scooter carrying two children, one fatality Driver hits electric scooter carrying two children in Kyiv region: 10-year-old boy killed, 8-year-old injured. PHOTO On Sunday, 3 May, in the Kyiv region, the driver of a Peugeot collided with an electric scooter carrying two young children. A 10-year-old boy died at the scene, whilst an 8-year-old sustained multiple injuries. 14 469 230

Compulsory comics about war criminals have been introduced in Russian schools Militarisation of children in Russia: schoolchildren have been made to study comics about ’heroes of Great Patriotic War’. PHOTO The militarisation of school education continues in Russia. Pupils in Years 5 to 9 across the Russian Federation will be required to study 15 comic-style short stories about war criminals – so-called ‘special military operation’ veterans – who are presented as role models. 1 932 14

Schoolgirl stabs classmate 15-year-old schoolgirl who stabbed classmate in Ternopil has been charged: among theories is that victim had been bullying her. PHOTO A 15-year-old schoolgirl has been charged with the attempted murder of a classmate. 3 682 13

Man raped a minor every week for two years Weekly rape over two years: suspect arrested. PHOTOS In the Vinnytsia district, law enforcement officers have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of sexually abusing his 13-year-old stepdaughter over a period of several years. 8 487 10 Previously in trend: Rape of children

In Zakarpattia, a woman rented out her own children for begging In Zakarpattia, woman rented out her own children for begging for $1,000. VIDEO+PHOTO According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, a 32-year-old woman from the village of Ilnytsia in the Khust district of Zakarpattia region ‘rented out’ her two children – an 11-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl – for two weeks in exchange for 1,000 US dollars. 2 313 7 Previously in trend: child trafficking

attack on Odessa Emergency rescue operations in Odesa completed: three dead, including a child, another 17 injured. PHOTOS Emergency rescue operations at the sites of the enemy attack have been completed in Odesa. 2 979 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa UAV attack on Odesa

children Seven Ukrainian children aged 13 to 17 returned from temporarily occupied territories – Lubinets. PHOTOS Another seven Ukrainian children aged 13 to 17 have returned from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative with the assistance of the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights. 1 223 6 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation

Little Hordii and his mother were killed in Kharkiv as a result of the Russian strike 9-year-old Hordii Udovychenko and his mother were killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv. PHOTO As a result of a Russian missile strike on the night of 7 March on a high-rise building in Kharkiv, primary school teacher Olena Udovychenko and her nine-year-old son Gordii were killed. 6 590 36 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Kharkiv

arrest of paedophiles Online network of paedophiles exposed in Ukraine: 15 detained, including mother who filmed her 3-year-old daughter in porn, - Nebytov. PHOTOS Following an operation to combat the sexual exploitation of minors online, the migration police, together with investigators, brought 15 people to criminal responsibility. 7 943 35 Previously in trend: Arrest of pedophiles Distribution of pornography

Mother to be tried in Kyiv for failure to fulfil her duties Young child poisoned by drugs: mother to be tried in Kyiv for failure to fulfil her duties. PHOTOS In Kyiv, a 4-year-old boy was poisoned by drugs found on the floor. His 22-year-old mother, a drug addict, left the child unattended. 2 816 4

Veteran Hryhoriy Shykula and his three children were buried in the Kharkiv region Kharkiv region bids farewell to veteran Hryhorii Shykula and his three children killed in Russian strike on Bohodukhiv. PHOTOS On Friday, February 13, in Skovorodynivka in the north of Kharkiv region, people said goodbye to Hryhorii Shykula and his three children, who were killed as a result of a Russian strike on Bohodukhiv on the evening of February 10. 7 876 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Five Ukrainian children returned from TOT and the Russian Federation Five Ukrainian children returned from Russia and occupied territories. VIDEO+PHOTOS Five more Ukrainian children have been returned from Russian-occupied territories and Russia thanks to the active efforts of the Ombudsman's Office team, as part of the Ukrainian President's Bring Kids Back Ua initiative and with the involvement of the Save Ukraine public organisation. 1 358 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation

Shelling of Bohodukhiv New details of strike on Bohodukhiv: Russia kills three children and their father; pregnant mother hospitalized with injuries and burns (updated). PHOTOS According to the investigation, on February 11 at around 11:30 p.m., an enemy UAV, preliminarily identified as a Geran-2, struck a private home in the city of Bohodukhiv, where a family of five lived. 5 158 14 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Children are victims of war

Shelling of Bohodukhiv Consequences of Russian strike on Bohodukhiv: rescuers recovered bodies of four victims from rubble, three of whom were children aged one and two. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescuers recovered the bodies of four victims, including three children, from the rubble in the Kharkiv region. 2 753 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Children are victims of war

Judge hits child on pedestrian crossing: what is known? Judge driving BMW hit child on pedestrian crossing in Kryvyi Rih: boy is in serious condition. PHOTO In Kryvyi Rih, a judge from one of the district courts hit an 11-year-old boy on a pedestrian crossing. 6 473 28 Previously in trend: Car Accident

In Kherson region, schoolchildren were forced to write postcards to Russian soldiers In TOT of Kherson region, schoolchildren were forced to write postcards to Russian military personnel. PHOTO In the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of the Kherson region, schoolchildren in the "Kakhovka district" were forced to make greeting cards for Russian military personnel. 2 047 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Teenager suspected of stabbing spree at school Knife attack at school in Kyiv: teenager charged, victims in serious condition. PHOTO A 14-year-old resident of Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion of attempting to murder his 39-year-old teacher and 14-year-old classmate. 7 007 34 Previously in trend: Attack on a school

Mother returned child after evacuation to Kupiansk Injury of 6-year-old girl whose mother brought her back to Kupiansk after mandatory evacuation: woman served with notice of suspicion The mother of a child who sustained severe injuries during a Russian strike on Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region has been served with a notice of suspicion over violating mandatory evacuation requirements. 4 248 25 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

Zhytomyr region after shelling Russian attack on Zhytomyr region: child born in 2021 killed (updated). PHOTOS A child born in 2021 died last night as a result of enemy strikes on the Zhytomyr region. 3 147 3 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war Shelling of Zhytomyr region

Shelling of Zaporizhzhia Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: number of casualties has risen to 14, including 6-year-old child. PHOTOS (updated) On Sunday, 14 December, Russian troops launched a series of drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia. The number of victims has risen to 11. 3 857 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia

shelling of Kramatorsk Russians strike Kramatorsk, injuring family with two children. PHOTO On Monday, 8 December, Russian invaders struck Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. At least four people have been reported injured. 972 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

A boy died in the Dnipropetrovsk region as a result of a Russian strike 12-year-old boy was killed as result of Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region: three people were injured. PHOTOS A 12-year-old boy died as a result of a Russian attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and three people were injured. 2 256 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Anesthesiologist notified of suspicion In Kyiv, 7-year-old boy died in dental clinic: anaesthesiologist has been notified of suspicion. PHOTOS Juvenile prosecutors from the Sviatoshinsky District Prosecutor's Office have charged a 39-year-old anaesthesiologist with improper performance of professional duties, resulting in the death of a child. 5 439 73

Karina Bakhur died as a result of the enemy attack. What is known about the girl 17-year-old Ukrainian kickboxing champion Karina Bakhur died as result of Russian strike on Berestyn. PHOTO A 17-year-old Ukrainian kickboxing champion, Karina Bakhur, was killed in a Russian strike on the village of Berestyn in Kharkiv region. 7 589 7 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war

Kyiv resident convicted for attacks on women with children He pushed, beat, and threatened women with children: man in Kyiv sentenced to 5 years in prison. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A 31-year-old Kyiv resident has been sentenced for harassing, threatening, and assaulting women on the street. 5 188 17

Russia strikes children’s hospital in Kherson. Nine people injured Russian artillery struck children’s hospital in Kherson: nine people injured, including four children. PHOTO Russian troops attacked a children's hospital in Kherson with artillery, injuring 9 people, including children. 1 625 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kherson

Kyiv after the shelling on 26 October Russian attack on Kyiv: a 19-year-old girl among dead. Three children hospitalised with burns and multiple injuries. PHOTOS At around 2am on 26 October, Russia attacked Kyiv using attack drones. 8 257 28 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv

A kindergarten in Kharkiv after a shahid attack Consequences of Russian attack on kindergarten in Kharkiv: one person killed, seven injured. Children show acute stress reactions. PHOTOS After a massive combined attack, Russia attacked a kindergarten in Kharkiv with a drone. 7 113 21 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Wisconsin, children Wisconsin was first state in US to condemn Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children. PHOTOS A resolution condemning Russia's abduction and forced deportation of Ukrainian children has been submitted to the Wisconsin Legislature, the state's main legislative body, for the first time. 1 443 5 Previously in trend: Abduction of children by Russia Russian deportation of Ukrainian children

Woman beats child in Kharkiv, boy dies in hospital Woman beats 3-year-old stepson to death: she is being held in custody without bail. PHOTO A 40-year-old woman in Kharkiv beat her 3-year-old stepson, who later died. 5 167 9 Previously in trend: Murder of children

A man was arrested in Poland for distributing pornography involving children and animals Sent pornography to 11-year-old girls from Ukraine: 57-year-old man detained in Poland. PHOTOS On 8 October, law enforcement officers in Poland detained a 57-year-old man suspected of distributing pornography involving children and animals. 3 419 10 Previously in trend: Distribution of pornography

Two families with children returned from occupation Two Ukrainian families with children returned from Russian-occupied territories. PHOTO Two Ukrainian families with children have been brought back from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the President's Bring Kids Back UA initiative. One of the families had lived in the occupation for more than four years. 1 202 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation

Another 22 children and teenagers have been returned from the occupied territories Another 22 Ukrainian children and teenagers returned from Russian-occupied territories. PHOTO A further 22 Ukrainian children and teenagers have been rescued from territories temporarily occupied by Russia under the President’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative. 876 1 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation Return from occupation

In Dnipropetrovsk region, a couple will be tried for the death of their 4-year-old son They have been beating their 4-year-old son to death over four days: couple will be tried in Dnipropetrovsk region, - prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS A couple who systematically have been abusing their 4-year-old son over four days will be tried in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 9 853 34 Previously in trend: Child abuse

A family with two children was killed in Chernechchyna as a result of a drone strike Aliona and Oleksandr Lesnichenko and their sons Denys and Yehor were killed as result of Russian Federation’s strike on Chernechchyna. Woman was pregnant with twins. PHOTO Last night, as a result of an enemy drone strike on the family's home in the village of Chernechchyna in Sumy region, the whole family tragically died: the spouses, Aliona and Oleksandr Lesnichenko, as well as their two children, Denys and Yehor Lesnichenko. 12 591 33 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

Olena Zelenska met with US First Lady Melania Trump First Lady Zelenska and Melania Trump discussed protection of Ukrainian children. PHOTO First Ladies of Ukraine Olena Zelenska and US First Lady Melania Trump held a bilateral meeting, during which they discussed, among other things, the protection of Ukrainian children and their childhood. 7 922 64 Previously in trend: Olena Zelenska and Melania Trump meeting

Return of children from occupation Three Ukrainian teenagers brought back from Russian-occupied territories. PHOTO Three more Ukrainian teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative. 857 4 Previously in trend: Return from occupation

Schoolchildren in Lithuania are taught to fly drones near the border with Russia Lithuania teaches children to fly drones near border with Russia. PHOTOS The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has opened the first of nine schools on the border with Russia, where children as young as 10 and adults will be taught to fly, assemble and program drones. 1 450 79 Previously in trend: Children are taught to operate drones

In Kopystyryn, they bid farewell to the schoolchildren Schoolchildren Vladyslav Bevz and Mykola Bilyk, killed on their way to school, being farewelled in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS In the village of Kopystyryn, Sharhorod community, Vinnytsia region, people are bidding farewell to schoolchildren Vladyslav Bevz and Mykola Bilyk, who died on 10 September on their way to school. 13 177 129 Previously in trend: Murder of schoolchildren in Sharhorod

children, return 14-year-old girl brought back from TOT after more than three years under occupation. PHOTO As part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a 14-year-old girl who had been separated from her mother for more than three and a half years has been returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory. 2 304 6 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation

Injured girl in Kupiansk 6-year-old girl wounded in Kupiansk is in serious condition; it is being investigated why she was not evacuated. PHOTO The day before, Russian troops attacked Kupiansk, wounding a 6-year-old child, who is currently in serious condition. 2 063 4

A group of children from the occupied territories and Russia has been returned to Ukraine Group of children who were held in occupied territories and in Russia have been returned to Ukraine. PHOTOS Children aged 3 months to 18 years who were in the temporarily occupied territories and Russia have been returned to Ukraine. 1 452 3 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation

children Two groups of Ukrainian children returned from temporarily occupied territories. PHOTO As part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, two groups of children and young people have been returned from temporarily occupied territories. 1 070 2 Previously in trend: Returning children from occupation

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