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Beyond Return: Child and Family Wellbeing among Refugee and IDP Returnees in Ukraine and Syria (June 2026)
By World Vision at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 4 min read
Countries: Ukraine, Syrian Arab Republic . For 1.5M returning Ukrainians, home is an active warzone – millions of children at risk, World Vision warns KYIV, Ukraine – 4.2 million returnees are currently living in Ukraine, including 1.55 million people – 37% of all returnees – in frontline areas wher
Key takeaway 5M returning Ukrainians, home is an active warzone – millions of children at risk, World Vision warns KYIV, Ukraine – 4.
Why this matters
The situation in Ukraine and Syria highlights the complexities of return and recovery for refugee and internally displaced persons. With 4.2 million returnees in Ukraine, including 1.55 million in frontline areas, the risk of continued exposure to conflict and instability is a pressing concern. The fact that 59% of children have seen or heard shelling or attacks and 49% feel worried or scared due to nearby bombing suggests that the psychological toll of displacement persists even after return. The economic pressures faced by families, particularly women, who are shouldering the burden of rebuilding and managing children's emotional distress, are also a significant challenge. As World Vision warns, sustained investment in protection and recovery is crucial to prevent return from becoming another cycle of vulnerability. The international community must prioritize support for these families to ensure that returnees have access to basic necessities and services, and that children can recover from the trauma of displacement in a safe and stable environment.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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