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Ukrainian Lawyer Fights to Repatriate 20,000 Deported Children

12/15/2025

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Kateryna Rashevska, a Ukrainian human rights lawyer, leads Ukraine's repatriation efforts for children deported to Russia.
She has addressed the United Nations and the U.S. Senate on deportations of Ukrainian children.
An estimated 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred, with many allegedly adopted by Russian families.
Rashevska remains committed to continuing her work in international law beyond the conflict.
She draws hope from the resilience of children who have returned.

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Kateryna Rashevska, a Ukrainian human rights lawyer, leads Ukraine's repatriation efforts for children deported to Russia.
She has addressed the United Nations and the U.S. Senate on deportations of Ukrainian children.
An estimated 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred, with many allegedly adopted by Russian families.
Rashevska remains committed to continuing her work in international law beyond the conflict.
She draws hope from the resilience of children who have returned.