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Peace appeal for Children's Day: Children in the Ukraine war suffer horror!
NAbg. Susanne Fürst criticizes EU measures to end the suffering of Ukrainian children and calls for peace on International Children's Day.
Peace appeal for Children's Day: Children in the Ukraine war suffer horror!
On today's International Children's Day, May 31, 2025, NAbg comments. Susanne Fürst, FPÖ spokeswoman for foreign policy, neutrality and the EU, on the devastating consequences of the war in Ukraine on the youngest generation. In her opinion, a quick end to the conflict is not only in the interests of adults, but above all in the interests of children. According to ots.at, grandparents who experienced the horrors of war described the situation as particularly frightening for children.
Fürst also does not shy away from criticizing the European Union. In her opinion, there are no effective measures to alleviate the suffering of children in Ukraine. She accuses the EU of abusing the fate of kidnapped Ukrainian children to justify arms deliveries. A request to release these children is dismissed as populist, without pursuing real initiatives that could lead to an end to the war.
The humanitarian crisis of children
The existence of children in Ukraine is characterized by great insecurity and suffering. Deutschlandfunk reports that at least 579 children have died and over 1,200 others have been injured since the war began. In addition, more than 3.3 million children are in need of humanitarian assistance, and many of them have lost their homes and live in constant fear of loved ones fighting on the front lines. Mental health suffers greatly: it is estimated that around 1.5 million children are affected by mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
Schools play a crucial role in the current crisis and access to education is extremely problematic for many children. According to UNICEF, 3,800 educational institutions have been partially or completely destroyed, meaning that around five million children and young people in Ukraine cannot go to school or can only go to school to a limited extent. Innovations such as the creation of an underground school in a Kharkiv subway station show the urgent need for shelters for school attendance during bombing raids.
Long-term consequences and support
The interruption of schooling has serious consequences for children's development and psychological well-being. Plan International highlights that children have experienced significant barriers to learning since the war and the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey of youth shows that nearly 20% of respondents have missed one to two years of schooling, while children in rural areas are often four to five years behind their peers.
The humanitarian crisis is not only a current problem, but also has implications for the future of Ukraine. Plan.ch warns that over 12.7 million people in Ukraine need humanitarian assistance, including almost 2 million children. Education, mental health and the protection of children are crucial to returning to normality and rebuilding the country. Individual aid organizations are working to address these needs and offer safer learning spaces as well as therapy and tutoring.
The call for peace and joint efforts to support the affected children in Ukraine is becoming increasingly urgent. Only by ending the war can the suffering of children be reduced and their future secured.