Political statement on the protection of displaced children from Ukraine in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

Council of the European Union NOTE From: General Secretariat of the Council To: Delegations No. prev. doc.: 10145/2/2022 Brussels, 29 June 2022 (OR. en) 10827/22 JUSTCIV 94 JAI 974 IPCR 79 Subject: Political statement on the protection of displaced children from Ukraine in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine Delegations will find in the Annex the text of the political statement on the protection of displaced children from Ukraine in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine approved by the Council at its 3886th meeting held on 27 June 2022. JAI. 2 EN POLITICAL STATEMENT ANNEX ON THE PROTECTION OF DISPLACED CHILDREN FROM UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF RUSSIA’S WAR OF AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINE The Council of the European Union, Reaffirming its unwavering support to Ukraine and its population as stated in the European Council Conclusions on 30 -31 May 2022; Noting that on 3 March 2022 the Council agreed to activate the Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine on or after 24 February 20221 and that 3 311 865 registrations under the provisions of this Directive were recorded within the European Union as of 16 June, a large number being children with their families; Noting with concern that a significant number of children, in particular orphans and children (temporarily or permanently) deprived of parental care...