Topic: European Refugee Crisis

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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.

people looking down, boarding blue train with yellow stripe

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.

Israeli woman smiles as Ukrainian woman sits next to her and leans over to write something on a small desk

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.

refugees crowded on a boat

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.

Kids in green hockey jerseys and full ice hokey uniforms smile in locker room

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.

Flowers at the commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of the uprising of the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

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.

London Community Gathers to Celebrate HIAS+JCORE Launch

Mar 23, 2023

Rabbi David Mason on Serving Britain’s Refugees

Rabbi David Mason In a Q&A, the executive director of the newly-formed HIAS + JCORE, discussed the importance of community and society.

Rabbi David Mason

Mar 15, 2023

After the Quake: Helping Survivors Cope

A victim of an earthquake in Turkey stands in front of rubble. Five weeks after an earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria, HIAS partner organizations have greatly assisted survivors.

A victim of an earthquake in Turkey stands in front of rubble.

Feb 21, 2023

Earthquakes Fuel Concern for Refugees in Turkey and Syria

Earthquakes Fuel Concern for Refugees in Turkey and Syria As fears of a new humanitarian crisis rise following Monday's devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, HIAS is preparing to assist in the region and strategizing for the difficult months ahead. 

Earthquakes Fuel Concern for Refugees in Turkey and Syria

Jan 26, 2023

Non-Ukrainian Asylum Seekers Left Out in the Cold

Non-Ukrainian Asylum Seekers Left Out in the Cold A new report by HIAS and Right to Protection (R2P) found that, while the European Union (EU)’s landmark decision to invoke the Temporary Protection Directive granted rights and status to at least 4.9 million people, many non-Ukrainians fleeing Ukraine did not get the same support.

Non-Ukrainian Asylum Seekers Left Out in the Cold

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