A Resolution condemning the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, including the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.
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Overview
This resolution condemns the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, specifically focusing on the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. It highlights documented instances of Russian authorities attempting to re-educate and adopt Ukrainian children, and expresses concern about the potential for increased risks of trafficking and exploitation. The resolution calls for a formal condemnation of these actions and holds the Russian government accountable.
Key provisions
- Condemns the Russian Federation's actions in Ukraine regarding the abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children.
- Declares that this action violates the Genocide Convention and amounts to genocide.
- States that Russia is attempting to erase a generation of Ukrainian children, hindering Ukraine's future.
- Notes the increased risk of children being exposed to human trafficking and exploitation.
- Holds the Government of the Russian Federation, led by Vladimir Putin, responsible for the actions.
- Calls for a strong condemnation of the actions in the strongest terms.
Who is affected
- Ukrainian children
- The Russian Federation
- Families of abducted Ukrainian children
- Ukraine
Notable changes
- The resolution references specific reports and statements from organizations like the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab, the United Nations, and the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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David Argall
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