The United Nations Children's Fund says the threat of child trafficking and exploitation is 'real and growing' as more than 1.5 million kids have fled Ukraine following Russia's attacks.
"The war in Ukraine is leading to massive displacement and refugee flows — conditions that could lead to a significant spike in human trafficking and an acute child protection crisis," UNICEF's Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia said in aBetween February 24 and March 17, more than 500 unaccompanied children were identified crossing from Ukraine into Romania, but the amount of separated children fleeing is probably much higher, UNICEF reported.
A recent study conducted by UNICEF and the Inter-Agency Coordination Group Against Trafficking found that 28% of identified global trafficking victims are children. UNICEF officials said they believe Ukrainian children make up an even higher proportion of the global percentage due to children and women representing nearly all of those fleeing from Ukraine.
"Children fleeing the war in Ukraine need to be screened for their vulnerability as they cross into a neighboring country," Khan said."Every effort should be made to strengthen screening processes at refugee border crossings."for monetary donations to deliver assistance to refugees fleeing Ukraine, as well as those who have been displaced in the country.
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