Backgrounder – Update on membership of International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children

The International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children is a joint initiative by Ukraine and Canada to coordinate collective efforts and cooperation between Canada, Ukraine and partner states to address the unlawful deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children by Russia. Thirty-three countries have now become active members of the coalition. They will combine their efforts to reunite Ukrainian children with their families and ensure their safe reintegration into families and communities.

The following countries are active members of the coalition:

1. Albania
2. Austria
3. Belgium
4. Bulgaria
5. Canada
6.  Costa Rica
7.  Czechia
8. Denmark
9. Estonia
10. Finland
11. France
12. Georgia
13. Germany
14. Iceland
15. Ireland
16. Italy
17. Latvia
18. Lithuania
19. Luxemburg
20. Malta
21. Moldova
22. Montenegro
23. Netherlands
24. North Macedonia
25. Norway
26. Poland
27. Portugal
28. Romania
29. Spain
30. Sweden
31. Ukraine
32. United Kingdom
33. United States