However, not included are children displaced by climate and environmental shocks or disasters, as well as those newly displaced in 2022, including by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. During the previous year, the global number of displaced children increased by 2.2 million. Crises like the war in Ukraine, which has caused more than two million children to flee the country and displaced three million internally since February, come on top of this record high. Recognize refugee, migrant and displaced children as children first and foremost – with rights to protection, development and participation. Protect refugee, migrant and displaced children from discrimination and xenophobia.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 17, 2022 05:14 UTC