29th COLLEGIUM RAMAZZINI STATEMENT - COLLEGIUM RAMAZZINI STATEMENT ON RUSSIA’S WAR ON UKRAINE

Abstract

The Collegium Ramazzini joins its scientific colleagues around the world in condemning Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The Russian invasion is a violation of Article 2 of the UN Charter, which states that “all States have the obligation to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State.” Russia’s invasion has resulted in more than 100,000 military and an untold number of civilian deaths and injuries, and displaced over 12 million people. Attacks on civilian populations have destroyed more than 100,000 private homes, 15,000 apartment buildings, 1,118 schools, and 978 medical facilities. In addition, 27% of Ukraine is contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance, which will continue to pose hazards for decades. ...