Children Affected by Armed Conflict and Displacement

Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of war, and frequently represent at least half of the population in a conflict area. They suffer fear and insecurity, and disruption to every aspect of their lives. Children who have been displaced are at an increased risk of sexual and physical violence, disease and malnutrition, and separation from family members. As displaced persons or refugees they may experience severe poverty, abuse, exploitation, and psychosocial distress.

Children without parental care in conflict areas are highly vulnerable to abduction or other forms of recruitment by armed forces and groups. Such children may be used to fight, provide labour or be sexually exploited. Involvement in conflict may result in malnutrition, abuse, addiction to drugs, injury, psychosocial distress or death. While children associated with armed forces and groups make up a small minority of the total number of children affected by war, they are extremely vulnerable and in need of particular protection and care.

Opportunities to help children who have been associated with fighting forces may begin with their escape, capture or formal demobilization. Some may be able immediately to reunite with family members, but others may need interim care during tracing. While children may be readily accepted by their family and community, others risk rejection. Family mediation and community sensitization is needed to support family reunification and community integration. Ongoing monitoring, family support services, and placement planning is necessary where children are not reunited with one or both parents or where family and community acceptance is uncertain.

Community action to protect and support war affected children should be inclusive and not limited to children formally associated with armed forces or any one group of children. National efforts should focus on the reestablishment of essential services, particularly in the areas of security, health and education.

While this section contains resources relevant for all children in conflict affected areas, it focuses on children without parental care, including refugees and displaced children, and children associated with armed forces and groups. It includes information on demobilisation, family reunification and community reintegration.

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CИТУАЦІЯ З ПЕРЕМІЩЕННЯМ В УКРАЇНІ: ОГЛЯД У СФЕРІ ЗАХИСТУ: 6-9 березня 2022

Protection Cluster Ukraine, 09 Mar 2022

Кластер захисту координує заходи захисту та виступає за вдосконалення політики та законодавства, що стосуються людей, які постраждали від конфлікту. Він також займається розбудовою потенціалу та надає рекомендації щодо включення захисту у всі заходи гуманітарного реагування. Це знімок захисту для України за період з 6 по 9 березня 2022 року, складений Protection Cluster Ukraine.

Ukraine: Humanitarian Impact Situation Report (As of 8 March 2022)

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Ukraine, 08 Mar 2022

This report is produced by OCHA Ukraine in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 3 p.m. (EET) 7 March to 3 p.m. (EET) 8 March

Unaccompanied and Separated Children Fleeing Escalating Conflict in Ukraine Must be Protected

UNICEF, UNHCR, 07 Mar 2022

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

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Ukraine Response Protection Snapshot: 2 - 5 March, 2022

Protection Cluster Ukraine, 05 Mar 2022

The Protection Cluster coordinates the protection response and advocates for the improvement of policies and legislation affecting conflict-affected people. It also engages in capacity building and provides guidance on mainstreaming protection into all humanitarian response activities. This is the Protection snapshot for Ukraine for the period 2 - 5 March 2022, compiled by Protection Cluster Ukraine. The Protection Cluster is led by UNHCR and includes Child Protection (led by UNICEF), GBV (led by UNFPA) and Mine Action (led by UNDP) Sub Clusters.

ФАКТОРЫ РИСКА, КОТОРЫЕ НЕОБХОДИМО УЧИТЫВАТЬ ПРИ ПЕРЕВОЗКЕ ДЕТЕЙ ВО ВРЕМЯ ГУМАНИТАРНОГО КРИЗИСА

Changing the Way We Care, 04 Mar 2022

Данное руководство составлено для поставщиков услуг, которые работают с детьми, семьями и разлученными детьми в ответ на текущую гуманитарную ситуацию в Украине и в соседних странах.

Communication from the European Commission on Temporary Protection Directive for Displaced Persons from Ukraine

European Commission, 04 Mar 2022

Communication from the Commission on Operational guidelines for the implementation of Council implementing Decision 2022/382 establishing the existence of a mass influx of displaced persons from Ukraine within the meaning of Article 5 of Directive 2001/55/EC, and having the effect of introducing temporary protection 2022/C 126 I/01.

ФАКТОРИ РИЗИКУ, ЯКІ НЕОБХІДНО ВРАХОВУВАТИ ПРИ ПЕРЕВЕЗЕННІ ДІТЕЙ ПІД ЧАС ГУМАНІТАРНОЇ КРИЗИ

Changing the Way We Care, 04 Mar 2022

Цей документ створено для постачальників послуг, які працюють з дітьми, сім'ями та дітьми, що залишились без батьківської турботи, враховуючи поточну гуманітарну ситуацію в Україні та сусідніх країнах.

Informații De Importanță Majoră Cu Privire La Relocarea Copiilor În Timpul Unei Crize Umanitare

Changing the Way We Care, 04 Mar 2022

Acest ghid a fost elaborat pentru furnizorii de servicii care lucrează cu copiii, familiile și copiii separați, în contextul situației umanitare actuale din Ucraina și din țările învecinate.

Critical Considerations for Movement of Children During a Humanitarian Crisis

Changing the Way We Care, 04 Mar 2022

This guidance has been compiled for service providers who are working with children, families, and separated children in response to the current humanitarian situation in Ukraine and surrounding countries.

Codul de Conduită pentru Situația de Urgență din Moldova Acest

Changing the Way We Care, 01 Mar 2022

Acest cod de conduită urmează să fie utilizat în timpul răspunsului de urgență al Republicii Moldova la criza din Ucraina. Ar trebui să fie susținut de toți adulții și copiii de peste 12 ani.

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