Today, May 25, Ukraine and the world mark International Missing Children’s Day
For Ukraine, this date has a special, painful context, as the risks to the safety of the smallest citizens have increased due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
– The Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets.
Ukrainian children face separation from their families, forced displacement, and loss of contact every day – in combat zones and on occupied territories.
The Office of the Ombudsman emphasized: in case of a child’s disappearance, one should immediately contact the police.
If a child’s rights are violated, Ukrainians can contact the Office of the Ombudsman in person at the address: 21/8 Institutskaya Street, Kyiv.
Written appeals are accepted by email at hotline@ombudsman.gov.ua. A hotline 1678 is available for urgent contact.
International Missing Children’s Day is marked every year on May 25 to draw attention to the problem of missing children around the world.
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