The situation on the border of Eastern Ukraine and the escalation of hostilities has triggered an outflow of Ukrainian refugees seeking safety from the conflict. What we’re seeing unfold in Ukraine could become Europe’s biggest humanitarian emergency since 2015.
At least 7.5 million children are in grave danger of physical harm, severe emotional distress and displacement. Families forced to flee will be in urgent need of assistance with shelter, food and clean water. Whenever children are forced to flee their home, there is a risk that children will become separated from their families.