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Four million people have fled Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion, according to U.N. data. The vast majority are women and children – populations that are especially vulnerable to human trafficking. Lesia Bakalets has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. VOA footage by Andrey Degtyarev.
Every day, the Ukrainian refugee registration center in Brussels sees around 2000 newcomers – mostly women with children who are trying to escape the war in Ukraine. Even with help, refugees face a daunting reality as they try to rebuild their lives. Valentina Vasileva reports. Anna Rice narrates her story. Camera: Dana Preobrazhenskaya
Seattle-based teenager Avi Schiffmann is doing what he can to help Ukrainian refugees. He has launched a website that helps refugees find safe places to stay, matching refugees with people willing to share their homes. Anush Avetisyan has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.
Despite the war, education is still happening full time in thirteen areas of Ukraine, and part time in eight. It is mainly done remotely, and children can log in to their classes from anywhere in Ukraine or around the world. Lesia Bakalets has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.
Ukrainians with relatives in the United States are finding it challenging to reunite with them in a time of war. Human rights advocates are now pushing the Biden administration to expedite the process to reunite refugees with relatives in the U.S. Tatiana Vorozhko and Aline Barros have the story, narrated by Anna Rice.