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Dr. Kateryna Rashevska, an expert on international law, has raised critical concerns regarding the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children amid the ongoing conflict. She highlighted that such actions are strictly prohibited under Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which Russia is legally obligated to follow without exception.
According to Dr. Rashevska, the deportation and relocation of children from their families may constitute international crimes and potentially meet the definition of genocide due to the deliberate targeting of children from a particular nation. The Geneva Convention explicitly forbids these removals and transfers to the territory of the occupying power.
The expert also mentioned several significant challenges in bringing these children back to Ukraine, including:
- Legal obstacles
- Political difficulties
- Logistical issues
These barriers prolong separation and increase the vulnerability of the affected children.
This situation presents serious human rights and legal concerns at the international level. The forced movement of children during conflict violates established legal frameworks and inflicts lasting psychological and social damage on the young victims.
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