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The scale of displacement resulting from the Russian aggression against Ukraine is immense; of the 4 million displaced people receiving temporary protection in the European Union, 1.3 million are children. The latest Ukraine bulletin from the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) explores the fundamental rights impact of the war on these children, the practical challenges they face and possible ways forward in their best interests. It highlights particular instances where the needs of children are not being met and their rights not fully respected, protected or fulfilled.

On 19 September, FRA delivered a presentation on fundamental rights for Europol’s guest officers who will be deployed in Cyprus, Greece, Romania, and Slovakia.

FRA contributed to the training of Schengen evaluators in the field of return and management of external borders.

On 27 September, FRA took part in an international conference on migration challenges in the EU.

On 26 September, FRA attended the plenary meeting of the EU Migration Preparedness and Crisis Blueprint.

On 18 September, FRA took part in roundtable discussions on establishing a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) in Czechia.

FRA took part in the 12th meeting of the national child guarantee coordinators. The European Commission held the meeting on 21 September.

FRA delivered a keynote speech at the opening of the German Society for Evaluation’s annual conference.

On 11 September, the Secretariat of the Council of the EU hosted a training session on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights for Justice and Home Affairs Councillors.

FRA took part in the Digital Human Rights Tracking Tools and Databases Expert Roundtable online. The Geneva Human Rights Platform held the meeting on 14 and 15 September.

FRA attended the International Organization for Migration's International exchange on access to justice for migrant workers subject to labour exploitation.