the impact of children in armed conflicts and in the violence community on children

Additionally, schools provide a safe haven, particularly in times of chaos.

Moreover, due to the Russian attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure in November 2022, several blackouts have left 10 million families without electricity (Save the Children 2022), affecting online classes and children’s ability to do their homework.Īpart from studying, the social skills that children learn while in school are also significantly affected. This happens for many reasons – parents fear for their children’s safety outside of the confines of their homes, schools are destroyed or damaged due to bombings or shelling, and, nowadays, the possibility of online education makes the cancellation of formal school education seem relatively harmless.

School education is often one of the first services given up in armed conflict and war. The following article will highlight what has been the reality for Ukrainian parents and children for 12 months: After 2 years of a pandemic, education in Ukraine continues to be disrupted. This past month has marked one year of war in Ukraine.

The impact of children in armed conflicts and in the violence community on children