Topic: European Refugee Crisis

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Jun 20, 2024

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million

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

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

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.

Oct 2, 2023

High Risks Remain for Ukrainian Women in Moldova and Romania

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 

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 14, 2023

UNHCR: Forced Displacement Grew 21% in 2022, Now 110 Million Worldwide

people looking down, boarding blue train with yellow stripe Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of forcibly displaced people ever recorded. The UNHCR Global Trends report shows 108.4 million people at the end of 2022 were forcibly displaced worldwide, but recent fighting, especially in Sudan, has pushed the global total to an estimated 110 million as of May 2023.

May 25, 2023

Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Build Resilience Through Leadership

Israeli woman smiles as Ukrainian woman sits next to her and leans over to write something on a small desk A leadership program developed by HIAS Israel has met with a positive reception from Ukrainian refugees wanting to give back to their new communities.

May 23, 2023

Greece Election: How Will the Results Affect Refugees?

refugees crowded on a boat HIAS Greece Country Director Vassilis Kerasiotis discusses the potential impact of Kyriakos Mitsotakis' victory on refugees and HIAS’ work in the country.

May 22, 2023

Ukrainian Refugees Find Community in Romania — Through Hockey

Kids in green hockey jerseys and full ice hokey uniforms smile in locker room The sport has helped children overcome trauma from leaving their homeland in the midst of a war.

May 9, 2023

Historic Archive Reinforces Urgency of Serving Today’s Refugees

Flowers at the commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of the uprising of the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII. Robert Aronson, a member and immediate past chair of the HIAS board, reflects on a recent board visit to Poland and Moldova.

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