Topic: Europe

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Oct 24, 2023

Across Europe, Faith Communities Stand Strong Against Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Xenophobia

Across Europe, Faith Communities Stand Strong Against Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Xenophobia In the wake of escalating violence in Israel and Gaza, we find ourselves in a moment of profound sorrow and heartbreak. While the number of victims keeps increasing, the consequences of the conflict are felt far beyond the region. Across Europe too, we are witnessing a distressing surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents. 

Oct 10, 2023

Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health

Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health As we honor World Mental Health Day, HIAS recognizes that centering communities and families is paramount to the success our mental health programs.

Sep 28, 2023

27 Organisations Welcome EU Decision to Extend Temporary Protection for Refugees Fleeing Ukraine

27 Organisations Welcome EU Decision to Extend Temporary Protection for Refugees Fleeing Ukraine 27 humanitarian, human rights, and refugee rights organisations welcome the decision of the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union to extend the Temporary Protection Directive for refugees fleeing Ukraine for an additional year

Sep 5, 2023

Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe

Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe Ahead of EU Member States submitting their pledges for the EU resettlement scheme, we call on leaders to ambitiously expand safe pathways to international protection and better reflect Europe’s capacity to welcome.    

Jul 17, 2023

EU-CELAC Summit: HIAS Calls for Renewed Commitments to Support Forcibly Displaced People

EU-CELAC Summit: HIAS Calls for Renewed Commitments to Support Forcibly Displaced People As European Union (EU) leaders commit to renewed cooperation with countries in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC), HIAS calls for strengthened efforts to ensure meaningful protection and sustainable inclusion for the more than 20 million forcibly displaced people across the LAC region.

Jun 16, 2023

After Fleeing Alone, a Ukrainian Finds ‘Family’ in Brussels

After Fleeing Alone, a Ukrainian Finds ‘Family’ in Brussels A Welcome Circle helped Anastasiia Ponomorenko, who left Ukraine without her family, find her footing in Brussels.

Apr 27, 2023

Eight Jewish Congregations in Europe Join in Initiative to Fight Antisemitism and Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding

Eight Jewish Congregations in Europe Join in Initiative to Fight Antisemitism and Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding Eight Jewish congregations across Continental Europe are participating in an ambitious and innovative project, Neighbours, to tackle antisemitism and xenophobia, and promote cross-cultural and inter-religious understanding in their communities.

Mar 29, 2023

London Community Gathers to Celebrate HIAS+JCORE Launch

London Community Gathers to Celebrate HIAS+JCORE Launch Leaders of the Jewish community and guests gathered to celebrate the coming together of HIAS and JCORE (the Jewish Council for Racial Equality) to form a new entity which will lead the Jewish response on issues of asylum, refugees, and racial equality in the United Kingdom.

Mar 2, 2023

NGOs Mark One Year Since Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive 

NGOs Mark One Year Since Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive  We, organizations providing assistance inside Ukraine, to refugees who have fled the country, and to host communities, welcome the activation of the TPD and all practical steps undertaken by the governments, along with civil society and citizens, to welcome and support refugees from Ukraine.

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