Topic: Ukraine

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, one-third of Ukrainians have been forcibly displaced from their homes, with more than 7 million across border countries and millions internally displaced. HIAS opened its office in Ukraine in the early stages of the conflict and with local partners provides mental health support services and legal aid, and also distributes cash, food assistance, and hygiene kits. HIAS continues to work closely with Right to Protection (R2P), an independent Ukrainian NGO that HIAS helped found, providing humanitarian aid.

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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).

Mar 7, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Seven

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Seven The latest roundup of news and insight about the 47th president's policies toward refugees and displaced people.

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Seven

Mar 4, 2025

Three Years Since the Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive: From emergency to longer-term solutions

Three Years Since the Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive: From emergency to longer-term solutions Today marks three years since the EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), which provided a safe pathway to protection for millions of people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Three Years Since the Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive: From emergency to longer-term solutions

Feb 19, 2025

Women Humanitarians in Ukraine Need Mental Health Support

Women Humanitarians in Ukraine Need Mental Health Support Three years after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, HIAS is helping women in the humanitarian sector improve their mental health.

Women Humanitarians in Ukraine Need Mental Health Support

Feb 4, 2025

HIAS Recipes: Dranyki

HIAS Recipes: Dranyki Have you ever wondered what Ukrainian comfort food tastes like? Now you can find out, with Mariia Korolchuk, our very own expert from Ukraine.

HIAS Recipes: Dranyki

Dec 23, 2024

2024: Year in Review

2024: Year in Review 2024 will be remembered as an extraordinarily challenging year for refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people. HIAS programs and services reached more than 1.4 million people in 2024.

2024: Year in Review

Nov 27, 2024

Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors in Ukraine and Moldova

Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors in Ukraine and Moldova Around 20% of women in Eastern Europe have experienced some kind of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.

Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors in Ukraine and Moldova

Sep 17, 2024

Proposed Law to Target LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Ukraine

Proposed Law to Target LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Ukraine Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine are rising in the context of the war. A new law that would punish these crimes seeks to change this.

Proposed Law to Target LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Ukraine

Sep 10, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Mykola, Romania

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Mykola, Romania When Mykola packed his bags and fled to Romania, he was uncertain about his future. Now, he works for HIAS Romania and supports other refugees.

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Mykola, Romania

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.

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million

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