Topic: Europe

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Jun 4, 2026

Deep Dive: The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

A refugee and her baby attend a welcome ceremony upon their arrival in Rome, Italy on March 05, 2024. 97 refugees were rescued from Libyan detention camps and will now be hosted across Italy. (Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images) After years of debate and in response to recurring refugee crises, the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum goes into effect on June 12.

A refugee and her baby attend a welcome ceremony upon their arrival in Rome, Italy on March 05, 2024. 97 refugees were rescued from Libyan detention camps and will now be hosted across Italy. (Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images)

May 21, 2026

As Xenophobia Rises, U.K. Jewish Students Stand with Refugees

Sam (center) and Phoebe (right) are a part of HIAS+JCORE's Student Refugee Ambassador Program (SRAP). They joined refugee supporters at an event to launch Refugee Shabbat in London on March 12, 2026 (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS). Through an initiative led by HIAS+JCORE and UJS, Jewish university students across the U.K. are advocating for refugees.

Sam (center) and Phoebe (right) are a part of HIAS+JCORE's Student Refugee Ambassador Program (SRAP). They joined refugee supporters at an event to launch Refugee Shabbat in London on March 12, 2026 (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS).

Mar 19, 2026

From London to Los Angeles, Refugee Shabbat Inspires Hope and Action

Refugee supporters join HIAS+JCORE and partner OLAM for a cooking event in honor of Refugee Shabbat in London on March 11, 2026. (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS) Jews from around the world joined HIAS for our eighth annual Refugee Shabbat, demonstrating their support and solidarity with refugees.

Refugee supporters join HIAS+JCORE and partner OLAM for a cooking event in honor of Refugee Shabbat in London on March 11, 2026. (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS)

Feb 23, 2026

Four Years of War: Four Stories of Ukrainians Recovering Against All Odds

Sofia and her classmates attend a violence prevention workshop led by HIAS partner Power of a Woman, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, in Ukraine in 2025. (Power of a Woman) After four years of war, HIAS and our partners, with the support of GFFO, are still helping displaced Ukrainians find safety on the frontlines.

Sofia and her classmates attend a violence prevention workshop led by HIAS partner Power of a Woman, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, in Ukraine in 2025. (Power of a Woman)

Feb 17, 2026

Helping Displaced Ukrainian Women in Moldova Heal and Rebuild

HIAS local partner CASMED provides mental health care to displaced Ukrainian women in Moldova, with the support of GFFO, in 2025. (CASMED) HIAS and our local partners are helping displaced Ukrainian women heal and rebuild their lives in Moldova.

HIAS local partner CASMED provides mental health care to displaced Ukrainian women in Moldova, with the support of GFFO, in 2025. (CASMED)

Feb 6, 2026

HIAS Greece Successfully Defends Humanitarian on Trial for Assisting Refugees

HIAS Greece client Pieter Wittenberg and Staff Attorney Maria Spiliotakara pose outside the courthouse in Lesvos during the proceedings of their case on January 15, 2026. Pieter and 23 other humanitarians were charged with human smuggling in 2018 for providing humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers in Greece. After eight years, they were acquitted on all charges. (HIAS Greece) HIAS Greece successfully defended humanitarian Pieter Wittenberg after he was put on trial for providing lifesaving aid to asylum seekers.

HIAS Greece client Pieter Wittenberg and Staff Attorney Maria Spiliotakara pose outside the courthouse in Lesvos during the proceedings of their case on January 15, 2026. Pieter and 23 other humanitarians were charged with human smuggling in 2018 for providing humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers in Greece. After eight years, they were acquitted on all charges. (HIAS Greece)

Jan 12, 2026

Joint Statement: EU States Must Not Backtrack on Refugee Resettlement Commitments

Joint Statement: EU States Must Not Backtrack on Refugee Resettlement Commitments HIAS Europe and the Resettlement Coalition urge EU Member States to fulfil and exceed their current pledges to resettle refugees.

Joint Statement: EU States Must Not Backtrack on Refugee Resettlement Commitments

Dec 29, 2025

Refugees in Greece: What You Need to Know 

Asylum seekers, who were rescued off the Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos, arrive at the port of Lavrio in Lavreotiki, Greece, on July 10, 2025. (Costas Baltas/Anadolu via Getty Images) Greece is one of the primary entry points for refugees and displaced people. Learn more about the current landscape for refugees in Greece.

Asylum seekers, who were rescued off the Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos, arrive at the port of Lavrio in Lavreotiki, Greece, on July 10, 2025. (Costas Baltas/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Nov 19, 2025

Domestic Violence Survivors Find Support to Start Anew in Moldova

Tatyana, a Ukrainian woman who fled from Odessa, seeks shelter in Costesti, Moldova on March 28, 2022. (Gian Marco Benedetto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) With the support of the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), HIAS Europe and our local partners are improving access to essential services to support survivors and prevent violence against women and girls.  

Tatyana, a Ukrainian woman who fled from Odessa, seeks shelter in Costesti, Moldova on March 28, 2022. (Gian Marco Benedetto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Sep 15, 2025

Refugees and Internally Displaced People in Ukraine: What You Need to Know 

Anna and her cat Vinya inside the university shelter where they have been living since March 13, 2022 in Lviv, Ukraine on February 12, 2023. Anna's small village in the Donetsk district was destroyed, forcing her to flee and seek refuge. (Paula Bronstein for HIAS). HIAS has worked in Ukraine since 2001, supporting displaced people. Learn more about refugees and internally displaced people in Ukraine.

Anna and her cat Vinya inside the university shelter where they have been living since March 13, 2022 in Lviv, Ukraine on February 12, 2023. Anna's small village in the Donetsk district was destroyed, forcing her to flee and seek refuge. (Paula Bronstein for HIAS).

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