News of the Special Envoy of Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine
Return, reintegration and rehabilitation of Ukrainian children in focus during Special Envoy’s visit to Kyiv
Programme included ministerial meetings and visit to Kyiv City Rehabilitation Centre for children with disabilities
‘Please, we need peace’ – Ukrainian children bring their voices to Parliamentary Assembly
A heartfelt appeal for peace and a wish to connect with the world marked the participation of children from Ukraine’s Kharkiv region at a meeting of the PACE Parliamentary Network on the Situation of the Children of Ukraine this week, on the margins of the Assembly’s autumn plenary session. Asked...
‘Children and hospitals are still seen by Russia as war targets’
Olena Khomenko (Ukraine, ECPA), Chairperson of the Parliamentary Network on the situation of the children of Ukraine, made the following statement : “Russian forces have once again targeted civilian infrastructure, this time striking a maternity hospital in Kyiv. During the overnight attack on 23...
European Court to hear case of ten Ukrainian children in care in Crimea in 2014
Children were allegedly forced to become Russian and put up for adoption
PACE Network calls for action to return abducted Ukrainian children and hold perpetrators accountable
Parliamentarians and international officials gathered in Paris on Wednesday 16 September to highlight the need to step up actions to secure the safe return of forcibly transferred and deported Ukrainian children and ensure accountability for the perpetrators of the crimes committed against them...
Council of Europe marks World Day against trafficking in persons with renewed commitment to protecting children of Ukraine
Rights of children must remain central to response to Russia’s war
Justice and protection for children of Ukraine at the core of meetings at the Council of Europe
Key international actors discuss in Strasbourg the challenges the ongoing war poses to Ukraine’s children, including conflict-related sexual violence
Council of Europe highlights children’s rights at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 side event
The Council of Europe reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that children’s rights remain at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts during a high-level side at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC 2026). The event “Protecting Children, Securing the Future: Children’s...
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Advancing accountability and protection for children of Ukraine
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Council of Europe’s Consultation Group on the Children of Ukraine (CGU) reaffirms its firm commitment to promoting accountability, protection and effective remedies for children affected by...
Help for Ukrainian children with disabilities resulting from the war
The urgent challenges faced by Ukrainian children with disabilities resulting from Russia’s war of aggression – including access to rehabilitation, healthcare, inclusive education, psychosocial support and continuity of care both in Ukraine and in host countries – was the topic of a high-level...
Statement on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
On 4 June 2026, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, made the following statement: “On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we remember all children whose lives have been affected by...
Accountability for Russia’s war against Ukraine is a shared responsibility says Special Envoy
Safe return, rehabilitation and reintegration of Ukrainian children necessary, Thórdís Gylfadóttir tells the International Coalition for the return of Ukrainian children
Special Envoy highlights justice for Ukrainian children at Kyiv Security Forum
On 24 April, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, participated online in the Justice and Accountability Panel at the Kyiv Security Forum. The panel, organised in partnership with Covington & Burling, brought...
Special Envoy on a visit to Geneva to discuss protection and return of Ukrainian children
On 9 March, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir, visited Geneva to take part in discussions on the margins of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council focusing on the protection and return of...
Justice and accountability for children of Ukraine must remain high on the political agenda
Special Envoy met the First Lady, took part in the Justice Conference in Kyiv
Best practices for interviewing children: evidence-based techniques
In line with the Council of Europe’s unwavering commitment to securing accountability for crimes committed during Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Consultation Group on the Children of Ukraine (CGU) focuses on ensuring that justice efforts protect and empower Ukrainian children....
Co-operation to support children of Ukraine is a test of our collective credibility, says Council of Europe Special Envoy in exchange of views with United Nations
Addressing participants of a discussion on relations with the United Nations , Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir, pledged to reinforcing co-operation with UN agencies and other international actors to address...
Abducting children is a tool of war, said Special Envoy for children of Ukraine at the Doha Forum
Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir, participated in a discussion on the topic “Modern Warfare: Rethinking Security Architecture Beyond Conventional Threats" during the Doha Forum that took place on 6-7 December...
“We need to rebuild these children’s future”, says Special Envoy at an event on abducted Ukrainian children at the Swedish Parliament
The abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children – deliberate, systematic, strategic - is one of the most devastating wounds inflicted by Russia’s war of aggression. This was the key message of Thordis Gylfadottir, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on...
World Children’s Day: Statement of the Special Envoy on the situation of children of Ukraine
The Special Envoy of the Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir, made the following statement today: “Today, the 20th of November, marks World Children’s Day. As the war of aggression by the Russian Federation against...