The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine declared the devastating impact of the war on Ukrainian children on December 2, 2022.
Source: The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
The destruction of schools affects the availability of education, including in the liberated areas of the Kharkiv and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
“The Commission expresses concern about the devastating situation which continues to affect children’s rights and lives. The spectrum of their endangered rights is constantly multiplying. In addition to documented cases of violations to the personal integrity of children, mothers told us that children are facing challenges accessing education. Destroyed and demolished schools in many cases, especially in the zone of military operations, prevent physical access to education,” said the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
The Commission also pays considerable attention to the destruction of civil infrastructure, energy and transport networks in Ukraine due to Russian missile attacks.
“Destruction and devastation of medical institutions by attacks prevents people to access health protection. Additionally, attacks on transport and energy infrastructure limit mobility of patients and indirectly reduces enjoyment of the right to health. Patients with chronic conditions and those who have need for urgent medical treatment are particularly affected by this situation,” added the experts of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
UN experts note that civilian infrastructure is protected by international humanitarian law, so they intend to study this issue in detail and submit a report to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2023.
“Consistent with our mandate, we will continue to investigate violations of international human rights law, international humanitarian law and related crimes, and, where possible, seek to identify those responsible,” concluded UN experts.
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