International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children

The International Coalition was launched in Kyiv on February 2, 2024, and is co-chaired by Ukraine and Canada. It unites 53 members - countires and international organizations and serves as a platform for coordinating the diplomatic, humanitarian, legal, and informational efforts of foreign governments that, together with Ukraine, are working to address the problem of the deportation of children.

Coordination of Joint Efforts

Identifying, locating, and safely repatriating illegally deported children to reunite them with their families.

Information Sharing

Establishing comprehensive systems of psychological support, therapy, education, and social integration.

Capacities Alignment

Leveraging combined expertise, resources, and capacities of Ukraine and Coalition members.

Advocacy and Communication

Raising international awareness and facilitating diplomatic engagement to secure children's release.

Members

As of October, 2026, the Coalition includes 53 members: Andorra, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada (co-chair), Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Slovak Republic, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ukraine (co-chair), the Council of Europe, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly. You can advocate for your country to join the Coalition too — write to your government and help make the return of Ukrainian children a global priority.