Russians are bringing back the Soviet practice of involving children in harvesting and cultivating land in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Such lessons of free labor were “conducted” for students of the 4th Melitopol school.
Regular “agricultural labor” classes are held for high school students. In this way, the occupiers allegedly prepare future personnel for the agricultural sector. However, in practice, this is the use of free child labor and is considered a form of exploitation and is recognized as illegal.
In addition, the Russians are actively engaging Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories in the manufacture of drones for the needs of the enemy army. For this purpose, the Kremlin provides local schools with textbooks on “unmanned aerial systems.”
Under the temporary occupation of Ukraine, child labor has become a criminal reality. It is important that the international community and human rights organizations actively respond to these violations, demanding accountability from the Kremlin.
The National Resistance Centre calls for reporting collaborators so that each of them does not escape punishment for crimes against humanity. Anyone can stop the policy of the Russian invaders and their collaborators by publicizing their crimes and demanding their international prosecution. You can also participate in rallies in support of Ukraine or donate to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.