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Ukraine

War in Ukraine – one year on: children in institutions remain at risk

February 24 2023 - The war in Ukraine continues to disrupt the lives of millions of children. Some 3.4 million Ukrainian children are in need of child protection. The situation remains especially dire for about 106,000 children who lived in various institutions.

Statement

Dereje Wordofa – Statement on the current situation in Russia

February 23 2023 - On behalf of our federation, I refute that SOS Children’s Villages was ostensibly involved in the displacement of children. Similarly, I unequivocally condemn the use of children for propaganda purposes.

Press release

SOS Children’s Villages responds to recent media reports: 13 children from Ukraine hosted by SOS Children’s Villages Russia

February 21 2023 - War puts children - especially those without adequate parental care - in acutely vulnerable situations. We support children on opposing sides of conflicts around the world.

EMERGENCIES

The complexity of working on opposing sides of wars

February 21 2023 - Working in complex humanitarian emergencies is a daunting challenge. In this interview, Dr. Dereje Wordofa, president of SOS Children's Villages, talks about the challenges of working in the context of conflicts and war and the humanitarian principles that SOS Children's Villages follows in it's humanitarian work.

Mental Health

The EU’s comprehensive approach to mental health: ensuring the needs of children and young people are at the centre

February 17 2023 - As the European Commission is preparing its proposal on a comprehensive approach on mental health, SOS Children’s Villages calls on the EU to outline concrete actions to ensure the mental wellbeing of children and youth, especially those without or at risk of losing parental care.

ICT4D

Children’s rights in the digital age

February 6 2023 - Digital technologies can be both an enabler and an impediment to the realization of children’s rights. The risks affecting them online are especially critical for children without adequate parental care.