Key Tools
Spotlight on Ukraine's Children and Youth: Experiences and Perceptions
World Vision, February 2024
How Can We Support Children Fleeing Ukraine?
Eurochild, May 2022
My Life Journey Book
Life Book for Youth, FICE Netherland, Het Begint Bij Mij, University of Groningen, April 2022
Tips for Parents During the War
UNICEF, USAID,
Safe Responses During Emergency Situations
Changing the Way We Care, March 2022
Ukraine’s Children: Use Evidence to Support Child Protection in Emergencies
BMJ, March 2022
Psychological First Aid for Foster Families: Training for Frontline Workers
Catholic Relief Services, June 2022
A Training in Psychological First Aid for Foster Carers of Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
Catholic Relief Services, March 2022
Fact Sheet: Ukraine Crisis and International Standards
International Social Service, March 2022
Questions and Answers About Fleeing to Hungary from Ukraine for Children and Young People and Their Families
Child Rights NGO Coalition Hungary, March 2022
Parents and Caregivers are Heroes: Protecting Our Children in a Crisis (Tips #1)
WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNODC, Parenting for Lifelong Health, March 2022
Parents and Caregivers are Heroes: Protecting Our Children in a Crisis (Tips #2)
WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNODC, Parenting for Lifelong Health, April 2022
The Illusion of Protection: An Analytical Report Based on the Findings of a Comprehensive Study of the Child Protection System in Ukraine
Hope and Homes for Children, 2016
Guidance
Assessment of the Child Protection and Alternative Care System in Ukraine UNICEF Ukraine,
Discussion Paper on Guardianship, Care Arrangements and Custodial Responsibilities for Unaccompanied and Separated Children Fleeing Ukraine and Arriving in the European Union
Child Circle, UNICEF, Eurochild, 6 May 2022
Call for a Moratorium on Intercountry Adoption in Response to the Conflict in Ukraine
Interagency Statement, 25 May 2022
Child Protection Advocacy Messages for the Ukraine Crisis
The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
Guardianship Systems for Unaccompanied Children in the European Union: Developments Since 2014
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights,
Information Sheet: Measures in Response to the Arrival of Displaced People Fleeing the War in Ukraine
ECRE, April 2022
Guidance for Protecting Displaced and Refugee Children in and Outside of Ukraine
UNICEF, March 2022
Protection of Persons with Disabilities in Ukraine
Global Protection Cluster, March 2022
Global Protection Cluster Protection Messages: Ukraine
Global Protection Cluster, March 2022
Critical Considerations for Movement of Children During a Humanitarian Crisis
Changing the Way We Care, March 2022
Ukraine Emergency in Neighboring Countries “BLUE DOTS”- Children and Family Support Hubs
UNHCR, UNICEF March 2022
Recommendations
08/09/2023 No. 274-Н/215/651 - About Some Issues of the Return of Temporarily Displaced(Evacuated) Children And Persons to their Place of Permanent Stay(Residence), and in Case of Departure Outside Ukraine - to Ukraine Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, Ministry of Reintegration of Temporary Occupied Territories of Ukraine, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine,
Towards a comprehensive national strategy for deinstitutionalization/care transformation for Ukrainian children
European Disability Forum,
Key Recommendations on the Reform of Ukraine's Child Protection and Care System
Interagency Statement, 1
Joint Statement on the Forcible Transfer, Deportation, and Adoption of Children from Ukraine by Russia
Interagency Statement,
Brief: Addressing the Need for Foster Care in the Context of the Ukraine Crisis
The Ukraine Children's Care Group, 15
Responding to Children's Care in the Context of the Ukraine Crisis: Key Recommendations and Considerations
The Ukraine Children's Care Group,
Left Behind in the War: Dangers Facing Children with Disabilities In Ukraine’s Orphanages
Disability Rights International, 5 May 2022
Ukraine: Urgent and Extra Support Needed for Separated and Unaccompanied Children, says UN Child Rights Committee
CRC, March 2022
Children Deprived of their Family Environment Due to the Armed Conflict in Ukraine: Cross-Border Protection and Intercountry Adoption
HCCH, March 2022
Joint Statement: Key recommendations to uphold the rights of Ukrainian children deprived of family care
Inter-agency Statement, March 2022
Unaccompanied and Separated Children Fleeing Escalating Conflict in Ukraine Must be Protected
UNICEF, UNHCR, March 2022
Behind the Mask of Care: A Report Based on the Results of the Situation Analysis of Baby Homes in Ukraine
USAID, UK aid, Hope and Homes for Children,
Government Policy & Statements
2023 Communication on EU Enlargement Policy
European Commission,
Statement by the Members of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine to the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting, New York
United Nations Human Rights Council,
A/78/540: Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine - Note by the Secretary-General (Advance Unedited Version)
United Nations, 19 October 2023
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 456 On the temporary relocation (evacuation) of children and persons living or enrolled in institutions of various types, forms of ownership and subordination for a 24-hour stay, and their return
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine,
Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Human Rights Council,
Temporary Protection for Those Fleeing Russia's War of Aggression Against Ukraine: One Year On
European Commission,
United Nations General Assembly Resolution on Ukraine (A/ES-11/L.7)
United Nations General Assembly,
A/77/533: Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine - Note by the Secretary-General
United Nations,
Urgent Call to Action Regarding Ukrainian Children with Disabilities in Residential Care Institutions
Joint statement by the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Ukrainian children with disabilities, Oct 2022
The Impact of the War Against Ukraine on Women: European Parliament Resolution of 5 May 2022 on the Impact of the War Against Ukraine on Women (2022/2633(RSP))
European Parliament,
The 10-Point Plan: For Stronger European Coordination on Welcoming People Fleeing the War From Ukraine
European Commission,
EU Protection of Children and Young People Fleeing the War Against Ukraine
European Parliament,
European Commission Operational Guidelines Establishing the Existence of a Mass Influx of Displaced Persons in Ukraine
European Commission, March 2022
Communication from the European Commission on Temporary Protection Directive for Displaced Persons from Ukraine
European Commission, March 2022
Ukraine Ministry of Social Policy Invited 23 Countries to Sign Bilateral Memoranda on Protection of Children's Rights from Vulnerable Categories
Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, March 2022
Note Regarding the Crossing of the State Border by Children, Persons with Disabilities and Persons Accompanying them in a State of Emergency or Martial Law
Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, March 2022
An Updated Procedure for Border Crossing for Orphans and Children Without Parental Care
Government of Ukraine, Feb 2022