PRESS CENTER

International Women's Day

A world where every girl can thrive

March 6 2025 - On International Women’s Day, SOS Children’s Villages joins the global community in reaffirming our commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of girls and young women in all their diversity.

Joint Statement

Three years since the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive: from emergency to longer-term solutions

March 4 2025 - Three years ago, the European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive, which provided a safe pathway to protection for millions of people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Today, it is essential that the EU’s response shifts from emergency measures to longer-term strategies and solutions.

Ukraine

After three years of war, more foster families needed in Ukraine

February 21 2025 - since the start of the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, placing children without parental care in foster care has been an urgent priority for both the government of Ukraine and NGOs such as SOS Children's Villages. However, more foster families are needed to meet the growing need.