5
Apr
2022
EU Protection of children and young people fleeing the war against Ukraine (debate)
Mr President, Commissioners, the war in Ukraine has already killed thousands of civilians, including young people and children, and forced more than four million people to flee and seek protection in Europe. Of these four million, two million are of school age and, according to UNICEF, 90% of refugees are women, boys and girls. According to NGO reports, there are many unaccompanied minors among th…