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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Dec 20, 2023

Ukraine: Reflections on a Year in a War Zone

Dec 20, 2023

Ukraine: Reflections on a Year in a War Zone In an interview, former HIAS Ukraine Country Director Erika Alfageme talks about the experience of establishing a presence there amid war and displacement.

Dec 14, 2023

Q&A: Assessing the Mental Health Toll of War in Ukraine

Dec 14, 2023

Q&A: Assessing the Mental Health Toll of War in Ukraine A new report from HIAS and Girls provides a much-needed assessment of the mental health consequences of Ukraine's war.

Nov 29, 2023

HIAS Renews Call on Congress to Reject Anti-Asylum Proposals in Funding Negotiations

Nov 29, 2023

HIAS Renews Call on Congress to Reject Anti-Asylum Proposals in Funding Negotiations HIAS is watching with deepening concern as Congress moves toward sacrificing fundamental asylum norms in its effort to reach a spending agreement that would ensure continued support for Ukraine. 

Nov 10, 2023

Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement

Nov 10, 2023

Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement Following the breakout of full-scale war in 2022, a HIAS program began teaching Ukrainian parents how to explore difficult issues with their children.

Oct 31, 2023

Roma from Ukraine Face New Hardships After Fleeing

Oct 31, 2023

Three Roma refugees, black and white Roma refugees in Poland are treated differently than other refugees from Ukraine. Working with a partner, HIAS aims to fill an essential need.

Oct 19, 2023

Hetfield Calls on Congress to Help Administration Rebuild Refugee Admissions Program

Oct 19, 2023

Hetfield Calls on Congress to Help Administration Rebuild Refugee Admissions Program "HIAS welcomes the administration’s effort to rebuild the U.S. refugee program,” HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield said in testimony before a House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee.

Oct 10, 2023

Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health

Oct 10, 2023

Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health As we honor World Mental Health Day, HIAS recognizes that centering communities and families is paramount to the success our mental health programs.

Oct 2, 2023

HIAS: Asylum Seekers and Humanitarian Assistance Must Be Prioritized in Long-Term Government Funding

Oct 2, 2023

HIAS: Asylum Seekers and Humanitarian Assistance Must Be Prioritized in Long-Term Government Funding HIAS is relieved that Congress averted a shutdown of the federal government with the passage of a short-term funding bill Saturday night. At the same time, the organization continues to call on lawmakers to protect humanitarian assistance, and urges them not to compromise the rights of refugees or asylum seekers as they work to reach agreement on a final funding package. 

Aug 31, 2023

Joint Statement in Response to Missile Strikes on Chernihiv, Ukraine

Aug 31, 2023

Joint Statement in Response to Missile Strikes on Chernihiv, Ukraine Humanitarian organisations operating in Ukraine extend our deepest condolences to a valued partner, R2P

Aug 23, 2023

R2P Staffer Among Those Killed in Ukraine Missile Attack

Aug 23, 2023

Damage is seen from a late morning missile attack hitting the Chernihiv Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater that killed 7 people, injuring 129, on August 19, 2023 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. | R2P Worker Among Those Killed in Ukraine Missile Attack | HIAS A humanitarian worker on the staff of long-time HIAS partner Right to Protection (R2P) was among the seven people killed in a missile attack on Chernihiv, Ukraine on Saturday, August 19.

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