Topic: European Refugee Crisis

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Jun 20, 2024

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million

Jun 20, 2024

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of displaced people ever recorded — 120 million — a staggering figure that has doubled over the last decade.

Mar 6, 2024

A Fresh Start for Refugee Women in Poland

Mar 6, 2024

Woman smiling and helping woman with paperwork across a desk Dobry Start, a HIAS partner, provides women with legal aid, mental health support, and gender-based violence prevention services, giving them the opportunity for a fresh beginning.

Feb 13, 2024

The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, Explained

Feb 13, 2024

The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, Explained "The Pact,"which responds to a decade of recurring crises at Europe’s borders, pose new risks.

Feb 13, 2024

81 Civil Society Organisations Call on MEPs to Vote Down Harmful EU Migration Pact

Feb 13, 2024

81 Civil Society Organisations Call on MEPs to Vote Down Harmful EU Migration Pact European refugee rights NGOs call on Members of the European Parliament to reject the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum

Dec 7, 2023

European Ombudsperson Opens Inquiry Into the Commission’s Administration of EU Funding Used in Greece’s Illegal Expulsion of Migrants

Dec 7, 2023

European Ombudsperson Opens Inquiry Into the Commission’s Administration of EU Funding Used in Greece’s Illegal Expulsion of Migrants On 7 November, the European Ombudsman opened an inquiry into the European Commission’s administration of Greece’s EU-Funded Border Operations.

Oct 2, 2023

High Risks Remain for Ukrainian Women in Moldova and Romania

Oct 2, 2023

Illustration of women and girls in shadows A new report from HIAS and VOICE addresses the situation of women and girls in the context of the Ukrainian crisis response in Moldova and Romania.

Jun 22, 2023

More Than Just a Free Ride: Uber Fills a Need for Refugees 

Jun 22, 2023

Man outside of Uber car, little girl inside silver car The ride sharing company has been a lifeline for displaced people for whom transportation poses great difficulty.

Jun 21, 2023

No Monitoring of Fundamental Rights Violations in Greece Without Independent and Effective Mechanisms

Jun 21, 2023

No Monitoring of Fundamental Rights Violations in Greece Without Independent and Effective Mechanisms Greece must guarantee independent and effective monitoring of violations of the human rights of refugees and migrants to restore the rule of law, following the European Commission request to the Greek authorities for an investigation of a push back of refugees by the Hellenic Coast Guard on Lesvos island.

Jun 16, 2023

EU Must not be Complicit in Loss of Lives at Sea and Rights Violations at Europe’s Borders

Jun 16, 2023

EU Must not be Complicit in Loss of Lives at Sea and Rights Violations at Europe’s Borders Once again, dozens of lives have been lost at Europe’s borders due to the EU’s failure to allow people seeking protection to reach Europe safely.

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