In the Ukraine war according to a report around four children are injured or killed every day – but the actual number is likely to be drastically higher. “For children, this war, now a year old, is a disaster,” said Inger Ashing, Chair of Save the Children, on Monday at the presentation of the corresponding report. Accordingly, reports of the worst violent crimes against children, including torture, sexual violence and murders, are increasing. In addition, many cases are never reported.
Since the beginning of the war, every child in Ukraine has been average 920 hours and thus more than a month in bunkers, the organization announced. The situation is even more dramatic in the regions near the front. “Being locked underground is a terrifying experience that children will never forget,” Ashing said. Many children lead lives of constant fear.
to be added other stresses such as the loss of relatives or experiences of flight. Against this background, the organization calls for civilians and civilian buildings such as schools, residential buildings and hospitals to be spared during the fighting. Anyone who violates human rights or international humanitarian law must be held accountable.
It is important that children receive psychological care and can return to school quickly. In many places, only online lessons are currently possible. However, not even every third child has their own mobile device.
It has been proven since the beginning of the war more than 18,600 civilians were injured or killed, Save the Children reported citing verified figures from the United Nations. It is likely that the actual numbers here are much higher.