The resolution was adopted with 509 votes in favour, 4 against and 47 abstentions.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, more 4 million people have been forced to leave their homes and seek refuge, mostly in EU neighbouring countries. Almost half of those fleeing are minors and in need of enhanced protection, as they run a bigger risk of falling victim to trafficking and exploitation.
The resolution:
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, more 4 million people have been forced to leave their homes and seek refuge, mostly in EU neighbouring countries. Almost half of those fleeing are minors and in need of enhanced protection, as they run a bigger risk of falling victim to trafficking and exploitation.
The resolution:
- Calls for the creation of safe passages and humanitarian corridors for children fleeing the conflict, and for the provision of the urgent help needed by children who are internally displaced, stranded in, or unable to leave encircled areas;
- Calls on the Member States to ensure similar access to education and health services for all children fleeing the war as those available for children in the host countries;
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