Protecting children from Russian terror.

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Since 2015 — and on a far larger scale since the full-scale invasion — Russia has been systematically deporting Ukrainian children from occupied territories, separating them from their families, and erasing their identity. They are forcibly given Russian passports, exposed to militarized propaganda, and sent to remote regions of Russia, including so-called “patriotic camps,” where they and prepared for military service. Some children have their names changed and are completely assimilated — made to believe they were never Ukrainian.

Russia blocks access for international monitoring missions and refuses to disclose information about the children’s whereabouts. This is not only a blatant violation of international law — it is a deliberate crime against the future of Ukraine.

In response to this challenge, the Bring Kids Back UA, initiative was launched by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2023. Our mission is to bring home every child abducted by Russia — unconditionally and without exception.

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The scale of the tragedy

Hundreds of thousands

Ukrainian children remain under Russian control – deported, forcibly transferred, or trapped in temporarily occupied territories.

2798

children have been returned to Ukraine from deportation, forcible transfers, as well as temporary occupation.

20 651

officially confirmed cases of deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.

Help us trace and bring back home deported and forcibly transferred children of Ukraine

WHAT WE DO

Tracing & Verification

Identifying, verifying, and documenting cases of stolen children, including cases of forcible transfers and deportations from temporarily occupied territories, as well as situations of risk of deportation.

Returning Children

We are developing and implementing return mechanisms in close cooperation with international partners and civil society actors on the ground.

Reintegration & Rehabilitation

Once home, children receive psychological and social support, access to education, healthcare, and recreational programs, helping them rebuild their lives. For children who have lost their parents due to the war, we ensure they find a loving, supportive family in Ukraine.

International Advocacy

We expose Russia’s war crimes against Ukrainian children and mobilize the international community to take action to restore the rights of the children.

Justice

We document and report Russia’s crimes against children, working closely with Ukrainian and international institutions, the International Criminal Court.

"Every story of a child's return is a true success, because it means a life has been saved. But at the same time, it's also a challenge to help the child reintegrate and ensure that the evil they experienced does not leave a lasting mark on their future.

We work on this every day within the framework of Bring Kids Back UA. It is one of the most noble things adults can do — to give children a chance at a normal childhood.

And it is one of the most despicable crimes imaginable — to replace that childhood with war and its atrocities. This crime must be stopped. And those responsible must be held accountable."

— President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Bring Kids Back UA unites the efforts of the Ukrainian government, civil society organizations, and international partners. Our main areas of work include locating and identifying abducted children, bringing them back home, and ensuring their successful reintegration into Ukrainian society.

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In February 2024, Ukraine and Canada established the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which has already brought together 53 members - countires and organizations such as the Council of Europe, European Union and OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.

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Our Partners

Bring Kids Back UA works hand in hand with a global network of trusted partners — including government institutions, international organizations, CSOs, and expert groups — united by one mission: to bring every Ukrainian child back home. From legal expertise and diplomatic efforts to psychological care and reintegration support, our partners play a vital role at every stage of this complex process. Together, we are building a coordinated and sustained response to one of the most urgent child protection challenges of our time.

Get in Touch

If you have questions or want to support our mission — reach out. Together, we can bring every Ukrainian child back home.

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