Around half of more than 3 million people who have fled country since invasion began are children; International Organization for Migration warns that unaccompanied minors at risk
The United Nations Children’s Fund on Saturday announced that more than 1.5 million children have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24.
The United Nations Children’s Fund says the threat of child trafficking and exploitation is “real and growing” as more than 1.5 million kids have fled Ukraine following Russia’s attacks.
UNICEF warned about the higher risk for children fleeing the conflict. More than 500 unaccompanied children have crossed from Ukraine into Romania since the Russian invasion began.
