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This article from BBC News describes the impacts of coronavirus lockdowns on surrogacy arrangements, particularly the separation of parents and their babies, born to surrogate mothers in Ukraine, who are unable to unite due to travel restrictions. It tells the story of a couple from Argentina whose baby was born to a commercial surrogate in Ukraine at the end of March. The couple have been unable to travel to see their son, Manuel, who has been held at a "dormitory-style nursery" with 50 other newborns for the past seven weeks, as of this article's publication.
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The war is taking a heavy toll on children and families. Too many people are experiencing and/or witnessing acts of violence that are unbearable and dehumanizing. It is critical to respond rapidly and adequately, in a manner that reinforces humanity and hope. This conversation will bring internationally recognized MHPSS experts from Ukraine and overseas to discuss what lessons have been learned from previous conflicts, and what might be done to support the mental wellbeing of children and families, and to ensure that we do no harm.
10:00 am ET | 15:00 UK |16:00 CET 17:00 Ukraine | 75…