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Ukraine's first lady blasts global lack of reaction to Russia's child deportations, calls for "tangible answers" to help restore peace in Ukraine (www.euronews.com)

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Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska urged international organisations to take responsibility and called for "tangible answers" to help restore peace in Ukraine.

The systematic deportation of Ukrainian children has been the most painful thing to watch during Russia's war in Ukraine, Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska said.

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"The taking of 19,000 children to Russia is an act witnessed by the world that met with inadequate action," she said.

"[...] We must critically evaluate the effectiveness of international organisations and their responses, or rather their inaction," said the Ukrainian first lady during her presentation.

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Addition:

Empty Beds: a mural highlights the abduction of Ukrainian children

Artist Phil Buehler has constructed a reminder of the almost 20,000 kids taken by Russian forces, on show in Little Ukraine, Manhattan

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[–] AbelianGrape@beehaw.org 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Because lots of people I talk to where I live (eastern Canada) don't seem to realize this: the forcible "transfer" (i.e. deportation) of children is an act of genocide according to international law.

[–] shapesandstuff@feddit.org 11 points 6 days ago

Same as "re-education" of any type.

Its a concerted effort to eradicate the local culture and assimilate the youths.

Its cultural genocide