Certain aspects of guaranteeing the implementation of the rights of internally displaced children in Ukraine

Abstract

The article examines certain aspects of guaranteeing the implementation of the rights of internally displaced children in Ukraine. It was noted that one of the most vulnerable groups in the conditions of war are children, in particular, not only IDP children, refugee children, children staying in occupied territories, in the territories of active hostilities, but also children living in relatively safe territories.
 The importance of guaranteeing the safety of children in the conditions of war in Ukraine is noted, as well as taking into account the best interests of the child to provide the child with such protection and care as is necessary for his well-being, taking into account the rights and obligations of his parents or other legal representatives. It is justified that it is the state that has the obligation to ensure that the institutions, services and bodies responsible for the care of children or their protection comply with the norms established by the competent authorities, in particular, in the field of safety and security.
 The implementation of the principle of the best interests of the child in the legislation and judicial practice of Ukraine was analyzed, and the practice during the war was clarified. It is substantiated that in the conditions of war, children need proper protection, social support, guarantee of quality legal assistance, implementation of the right to housing, education, family reunification, etc. Martial law is not a reason to limit the application of the principle of the best interests of the child.
 It was reasonable, from the point of view of protecting the rights of the child and guaranteeing its best interests, to give children from the age of 14 the opportunity to independently apply for registration as IDPs. It has been proven that in Ukraine, in order to guarantee the realization of the rights of IDP children, various instruments are implemented, which are based on the principle of the best interests of the child and aim to guarantee the safety and respect for the child's dignity.