Topic: European Refugee Crisis
98 results
Jan 26, 2022
As Tension Rises in Ukraine, HIAS Partner R2P Prepares
Jan 26, 2022
Humanitarian organizations, including HIAS’ partner in the region, are preparing and strategizing around a potential new refugee crisis in Ukraine.
Dec 6, 2021
Pope Francis Visits Lesvos, Calls for Migrant Protection
Dec 6, 2021
Pope Francis returned to the island of Lesvos, Greece on Sunday, five years after first seeing the plight of migrants there, only to find that not much had changed.
Nov 24, 2021
Migrants Caught in the Middle of Poland-Belarus Border Crisis
Nov 24, 2021
HIAS Europe is concerned about the wellbeing and safety of the people stuck at the Poland-Belarus border in an escalating humanitarian crisis.
Jul 30, 2021
The Refugee Convention at 70
Jul 30, 2021
This week marks the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention of 1951, the international legal document which was intended to ensure solutions for refugees.
Apr 5, 2021
Listen: Podcast Explores Life on Lesvos
Apr 5, 2021
Listen to the latest Crossing Borders podcast episode to learn more about the refugee crisis on the Greek island of Lesvos.
Feb 11, 2021
Faith-Based Groups Play Critical Role Helping Refugees
Feb 11, 2021
Faith-based organizations have been critical in helping integrate refugees into host communities, said leaders of religious groups at a Feb. 9 event organized by HIAS Europe.
Nov 23, 2020
Hetfield to Halifax Forum: U.S. Will Again Lead on Refugee Protection
Nov 23, 2020
In a video interview for the annual Halifax International Security Forum, Hetfield said he expect things will change for the better for refugees and asylum seekers with the new Biden administration.
Sep 11, 2020
Fire Destroys Moria Refugee Camp, Leaving Thousands Homeless
Sep 11, 2020
More than 12,000 refugees and asylum seekers on the Greek island of Lesvos are now without shelter or access to any basic services.
Aug 17, 2020
Strict New Regulations Limit NGOs Helping Refugees in Greece
Aug 17, 2020
When new regulations issued in Greece earlier this year suddenly hampered refugee agencies’ ability to help people seeking asylum, the HIAS Greece legal team knew they had to fight back.
May 5, 2020
A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum
May 5, 2020
The international human rights system is fragile—HIAS will continue to represent, advocate, and litigate for something better and more rights-compliant.