Fleeing Russian Bombs, Ukrainian Orphans Faced Abuse and Neglect in Turkish Hotels

This report examines the shutdown of the “Childhood Without War” project following a monitoring visit that uncovered serious child protection failures at a Turkish hotel, including alleged sexual abuse and inadequate staff oversight. Authorities conducted investigations resulting in administrative penalties but no criminal charges, while a victim alleges pressure to sign statements denying rape. The project ended with children returned to Ukraine or placed in educational and care settings, with officials asserting the closure was unrelated to the violations.