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Adriana E. Bora, PhD Candidate, Queensland University of Technology

Platforms supporting Ukrainian refugees must prioritise their safety — or risk exposing them to trafficking and exploitation

Yomiuri Shimbun/AP

The unimaginable tragedy of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced 4.5 million Ukrainian refugees to flee into neighbouring countries, seeking protection. They’ve been met with overwhelming support and generosity by ordinary people offering clothes, food, transport and even their homes.

These humanitarian efforts quickly gathered traction online, with people using a plethora of WhatsApp and Facebook groups to coordinate support.

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