Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is hosting a conference focused on efforts to help return Ukrainian children who were taken to Russia during the ongoing war.
The meeting brings together government officials, international partners and organizations working to identify missing children, document cases and support efforts to reunite them with their families.
The issue of Ukrainian children transferred to Russia has become a major international concern since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities and international organizations have worked to identify children separated from their families and establish mechanisms for their safe return.
Canada has been among the countries supporting international efforts to address the issue. Ottawa has also backed initiatives aimed at documenting cases and helping families navigate the complex process of locating and returning children.
The conference comes as the war continues to create significant humanitarian challenges for Ukrainian families. Children who have been separated from parents or guardians can face difficulties proving their identity, establishing their whereabouts and securing safe transportation back to Ukraine.
Officials and humanitarian organizations say international cooperation is essential because the cases often involve multiple jurisdictions and require coordination among governments, child-protection agencies and families.
The discussions are also expected to focus on accountability, information-sharing and long-term support for children who are eventually reunited with their families.
Canada’s involvement reflects its broader support for Ukraine as Russia’s invasion continues. Ottawa has provided humanitarian, financial and diplomatic assistance to Ukraine and has repeatedly called for the protection of civilians affected by the war.
The conference highlights the continuing international effort to address the fate of Ukrainian children separated from their families and to support safe reunification.
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