The vast majority of Ukrainian citizens who have left the country are the most vulnerable, women and children.
One of the potential dangers for refugees from Ukraine is the threat of sexual violence. The report was published by The Guardian with reference to Agence France-Presse.
According to the United Nations since the beginning of the full-scale Russian military invasion more than five million people left Ukraine. According to statistics, about 90% of them are women and children, because it is known that men aged 18 to 60 are forbidden to leave the country during martial law.
Colin Roberts, UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Moldova, commented on the risks of sexual violence that Ukrainian refugees may face.
Read also: Sexual violence: Russian Warfare and politics “text-align: justify;”> “The longer refugees are displaced, the higher the risk of gender-based violence for those in reception, especially when resources begin to run out. The high risks for displaced people are clear,” he said. .
However The threat of sexual violence is much higher if you stay in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory, as Russian servicemen have “secret permission” to rape.
areas of numerous cases of sexual violence against women and children.
