Family separations in Ukraine highlight the importance of children’s rights
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Family separations in Ukraine highlight the importance of children’s rights
Given the conscription of men aged 18 to 60 in Ukraine, the majority of Ukrainians fleeing into neighbouring countries are women and children.
Most adult men and many disabled and older people have been left behind. The resulting family separation poses legal and social challenges that need to be addressed in gender- and age-sensitive ways.
Unaccompanied and separated children require specific protection and care because of their developing capacities to care for themselves and intergenerational power hierarchies. That means that most of the time, adults control resources and decision-making, while children have fewer opportunities to advocate for their own choices, well-being and rights.
As the number of children who flee without their families increases, it’s not clear whether there’s local capacity to respond effectively and appropriately....
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