Topic: Ukraine

Read the latest news about HIAS’ work both within Ukraine and in response to Ukrainian displacement in Eastern Europe and around the world. 

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Mar 15, 2022

Hetfield on CNN.com: U.S. Must Lead on Ukraine Refugees

Hetfield on CNN.com: U.S. Must Lead on Ukraine Refugees HIAS CEO Mark Hetfield writes on CNN.com: It is getting late, but the Biden-Harris administration still has an opportunity to demonstrate American leadership by welcoming refugees.

Mar 11, 2022

Right to Protection Keeps Giving Hope to Ukrainians

Right to Protection Keeps Giving Hope to Ukrainians Right to Protection (R2P), a Ukrainian refugee assistance organization established with help from HIAS in 2013, is working to help displaced people in the midst of the ongoing war.

Mar 10, 2022

BRIEFING CALL: The Humanitarian Response in Ukraine

BRIEFING CALL: The Humanitarian Response in Ukraine On March 9, HIAS hosted a briefing call covering the crisis in Ukraine. Senior HIAS staff, including those just returned from the region, outlined HIAS’ ongoing humanitarian response, how individuals could help, and the U.S. government’s next steps to assist those displaced by the crisis.

Mar 7, 2022

Hetfield: U.S. Must Act Now to Accept Ukrainian Refugees

Hetfield: U.S. Must Act Now to Accept Ukrainian Refugees HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield appeared on MSNBC to discuss humanitarian needs in Ukraine, the United States’ response, and the impact of this crisis on Ukrainian children.

Mar 7, 2022

Jewish Community Working Together at the Ukraine-Poland Border

Jewish Community Working Together at the Ukraine-Poland Border HIAS Europe Director Ilan Cohn reports on a week-long visit to the Polish-Ukrainian border and the Jewish Community response to the ongoing refugee crisis.

Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine, Afghan Resettlement Top of Mind for Refugee Shabbat

Ukraine, Afghan Resettlement Top of Mind for Refugee Shabbat With hundreds of Jewish communities around the world preparing to participate in Refugee Shabbat on March 4-5, the ongoing crises in Ukraine and Afghanistan loom large.

Mar 2, 2022

VIDEO: HIAS Team in Poland Assessing Ukrainian Refugee Needs

VIDEO: HIAS Team in Poland Assessing Ukrainian Refugee Needs As Ukrainian refugees pour over the border into Poland and other neighboring countries, HIAS is on the ground and looking for ways to help them. HIAS Europe Director Ilan Cohn reports.

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