Within the framework of the Stolen Voices information campaign, which is part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Bring Kids Back UA action plan, a Ukrainian delegation visited Argentina. The delegation was headed by Daria Herasymchuk, Advisor – Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights and Child Rehabilitation. The visit was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Together with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Argentina, Yurii Klymenko, they met with representatives of the Government and the National Congress of Argentina, as well as with ambassadors of EU member states, the Ukrainian community, students, teachers, experts and local media.
The Ukrainian delegation also included two Ukrainian teenagers returned from Russian captivity. Daria Herasymchuk, Advisor – Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights and Child Rehabilitation, called on political leaders of Argentina to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which already includes 36 countries.
“The voice of Argentina should sound confident in the coalition of countries because you have your own traumatic memories and destroyed children's lives. By joining our efforts to rescue abducted Ukrainian children in pursuance of the 4th point of the Peace Formula proposed by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the countries of the world will be able to create a new, effective system of child protection around the world,” she said.
The Argentine side assured that it is considering the possibility of joining the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children in the near future. Members of the Argentine Parliament have already submitted a draft declaration to join the Coalition for consideration by the highest legislative body.
During the meetings, participants also discussed the Bring Kids Back UA plan, which addresses all aspects of resolving the issue of Ukrainian children abducted by Russians and their return home.