The Ukrainian War has been nearly 100 days. On average, at least two children are killed every day.
United Nations Children's Fund /Aleksey FilippovUkrainian conflict , a 9-year-old girl stood in the underground parking lot of Kharkiv , where she and her parents took refuge.
United Nations Children's Fund said today that the war that has lasted for nearly 100 days in Ukraine has brought devastating consequences for children that have never been seen since World War II . Three million children in Ukraine and more than 2.2 million children in refugee host countries are now in need of humanitarian assistance. Almost two-thirds of children are displaced by war.
Destructive impact
According to the report verified by the OHCHR , on average, at least two children are killed and at least four children are injured every day - most of which occur in densely populated areas with explosive weapons. The civil infrastructure on which children rely on continues to be destroyed or destroyed, including at least 256 sanitation facilities in the eastern part of the country and one-sixth of "safe schools" supported by UNICEF. Hundreds of other schools across the country have also been destroyed. "June 1 is the International Day for the Protection of Children in Ukraine and the entire region. Instead of celebrating this moment, we are solemnly witnessing the war that has destroyed the lives of millions of children is about to enter 100 days on June 3."
protection crisis
UNICEF warned that the war has caused a serious child protection crisis. Children fleeing violence face huge risks of family separation, violence, abuse, sexual exploitation and trafficking. Most people have experienced deep trauma. These children are in desperate need of safety, stability, child protection services and psychological support – especially those who are unaccompanied or separated from their families. Most importantly, they need peace.
At the same time, war and mass displacement are destroying livelihoods and economic opportunities, leaving many families without sufficient income to meet basic needs and unable to provide adequate support for their children.
UNICEF continues to call for an immediate ceasefire from Ukraine to protect all children from harm. This includes stopping the use of explosive weapons in residential areas and attacking civilian infrastructure. It calls for comprehensive humanitarian access to safely and quickly deliver aid to children in need, no matter where they are.
United Nations Children's Fund/Ashley Gilbertson A 10-year-old boy walked in the yard in front of his apartment in the center of Chernigov, Ukraine, which was destroyed in an air raid.
Lifesaving Assistance
In Ukraine, UNICEF and its partners have distributed lifesaving health care and medical supplies to nearly 2.1 million people in war-affected areas; have obtained more than 2.1 million people with safe drinking water ; provided mental health and psychosocial support to more than 610,000 children and caregivers; and provided school supplies to nearly 290,000 children. Nearly 300,000 vulnerable families registered to participate in the UNICEF-UK Ministry of Social Policy Humanitarian Cash Assistance Program.
In refugee host countries, UNICEF supports national, urban and local systems to provide basic services and protection. This includes anti-trafficking training for border guards; expanding learning opportunities to integrate refugee children into schools; purchasing vaccines and medical supplies; and establishing entertainment and learning centers. 25 UNICEF-UNHCR "Blue Points" are established along the main transit routes of Moldova , Romanian , Polish , Italy, Bulgaria and Slovak . This one-stop security shelter provides support and services to mobile families.
UNICEF has issued a fundraising call for $624.2 million to support its humanitarian emergency operations in Ukraine and calls for $324.7 million to support its emergency operations in refugee host countries.
