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The Moldova Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, in cooperation with Changing the Way We Care (CTWWC) Moldova and local partner CCF Moldova, organized an international conference on March 21, 2024 titled “Child protection and care reform in the context of Moldova – EU Association agenda: Ending the placement of young children in institutional care – from policy to action.” The conference was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and Research, UNICEF, Keystone Moldova, and Partnerships for Every Child.
During the conference…
On 26 April 2024 the International Dialogue on Better Care Reform was held in Kyiv as part of the International Summit of Ministers of Social Policy.
The reform of the child care and protection system is among one of the key reforms recommended by the European Commission to facilitate Ukraine’s European integration.
During her video message, the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, emphasized that the Better Care Reform is not merely 'just another reform.' “It is about creating a better Ukrainian society where every child has a family and warmth. "This means more care and…
This report presents an analysis of focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted over the course of December 2023 and January 2024 with children affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including those displaced within Ukraine as well as those in Romania, Moldova, and Georgia. The primary objective is to understand children’s perceptions of their well-being, new environments, educational setups, and coping strategies in the context of displacement and conflict.
This study addresses critical gaps in the current understanding of the experiences of displaced Ukrainian children. By focusing on…
The adoption of Ukrainian children, by U.S. citizens, is examined as the Ukrainian government ceases adoptions of children during the chaos of war. Intercountry adoption dynamics are presented with data from 2021, prior to the conflict in 2022. Then, the situation regarding child rights and the official Ukrainian government position are considered. Implications for guardianship and foster care of unaccompanied refugee minors are presented along with other critical risks to Ukrainian children living in another country. Implications for social work practice are concluded and child rights…
The dramatic escalation of war in Ukraine in February 2022 has affected every person in the country.
In the year since February 2022, at least 18,657 civilian casualties have been verified by the UN: 7,110 killed and 11,547 injured. The true figures are likely significantly higher. In Ukraine, those who are hit hardest are those who are least responsible — the country’s children. More than 4 children a day are killed or injured, and this number is assumed to be a gross underestimate. Reports of sexual violence, killing, torture and other degrading treatment of children continue to emerge,…
Since 24 February, 7.5 million children from Ukraine1 have been victims of the largest human displacement crisis in the world today, with lasting consequences for generations to come. Attacks with explosive weapons in populated urban areas continue to inflict civilian casualties, including children, and cause considerable damage to essential infrastructure and services.
As a result, homes, schools, hospitals, water systems, power plants, and places where civilians seek shelter are damaged or destroyed. Children and families have taken refuge in neighboring countries, fled to other parts of…
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The invasion of Ukraine paints a complex picture for children. Russia has been accused of kidnapping and genocide, violating international rights and humanitarian laws. Some children taken by Russia will be adopted, all will be Russified, and the fate of others is unknown. Children of all ages taken from families or institutions have become weapons of war. Attempts at ‘rescues’ for the purpose of adoption mean children are also at risk from other actors. Social workers and NGOs play important roles in work with these children and their families. The Taken…
The significance of efficient social service provision has gained increased attention in war-affected regions following the Russia-Ukraine war conflict. The conventional method of establishing social services is currently facing criticism due to an increasing acknowledgment of the advantages associated with tailored and customised social work interventions, particularly in the context of children and young individuals.
The article explores the notion of deinstitutionalization, emphasising its importance in post-conflict areas and emphasising the value of a personalised social work approach…
În perioada ianuarie - iunie 2023, Asociația de Suport Familial de Recuperare Timpurie a Copiilor cu Deficiențe de Auz și Văz ”AudiViz” a realizat un studiu care a avut scopul de a analiza perceptia parintilor și a copiilor/tinerilor cu dizabilitate de auz privind calitatea vietii lor, a serviciilor oferite de autoritățile publice și dacă acestea răspund nevoilor lor sau contribuie la sprijinirea familiei, la reabilitarea şi integrarea socială, educațională.
Totodată, au fost identificate interesele şi sugestiile părinților și tinerilor cu dizabilitate de auz la acest subiect pentru…
The 2023 Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC23) in London on 21-22 June, was a continuation of the cycle of meetings beginning in London in 2017 as the Ukraine Reform Conference.
Initially set up as a high-level international event for benchmarking progress on the reforms agenda, today the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) represents the central forum for the international community to support Ukraine in its recovery and reconstruction efforts in the face of Russian aggression and the…