Status of a child affected by war

My child was affected by war, but we do not have IDP registration. Can we obtain war-affected child status under the new rules?

01.09.2025 17:51 45

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Photo of lorina200215 Lorina Fedan

A child, as well as a person who, during the implementation of an anti-terrorist operation and measures to ensure national security and defense, repel and deter armed aggression of the Russian Federation, has not reached the age of 18 (majority), who has suffered physical or psychological injuries as a result of hostilities and armed conflicts, have the right to receive the status of a child who has suffered as a result of hostilities and armed conflicts.

A child who has not reached the age of 18 (majority) has the right to receive the status, as well as a person who, during the implementation of an anti-terrorist operation and measures to ensure national security and defense:

1) received injuries, contusions, or mutilations;

2) have been subjected to physical or sexual violence;

3) were kidnapped or illegally taken out of Ukraine;

4) were involved in the actions of paramilitary or armed formations;

5) were illegally detained, including in captivity;

6) have been subjected to psychological violence.

01.09.2025 19:15