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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Jun 16, 2023
After Fleeing Alone, a Ukrainian Finds ‘Family’ in Brussels
Jun 16, 2023
A Welcome Circle helped Anastasiia Ponomorenko, who left Ukraine without her family, find her footing in Brussels.
Jun 14, 2023
UNHCR: Forced Displacement Grew 21% in 2022, Now 110 Million Worldwide
Jun 14, 2023
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.
May 25, 2023
Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Build Resilience Through Leadership
May 25, 2023
A leadership program developed by HIAS Israel has met with a positive reception from Ukrainian refugees wanting to give back to their new communities.
May 22, 2023
Ukrainian Refugees Find Community in Romania — Through Hockey
May 22, 2023
The sport has helped children overcome trauma from leaving their homeland in the midst of a war.
May 19, 2023
The Hidden Jewish History of a War-Torn Ukrainian Village
May 19, 2023
In this dispatch from Ukraine, Raphael Marcus reflects on a startling discovery he made while visiting a village damaged by the Russia-Ukraine war.
May 9, 2023
Historic Archive Reinforces Urgency of Serving Today’s Refugees
May 9, 2023
Robert Aronson, a member and immediate past chair of the HIAS board, reflects on a recent board visit to Poland and Moldova.
Apr 10, 2023
In Time for Passover, Ukrainians Find Jewish Community in U.S.
Apr 10, 2023
Last April, Eduard Levit and his family had just arrived in Warsaw, Poland, having fled their hometown of Kharkiv, Ukraine for their safety. One year later, they are celebrating their first Passover in their new home of Portland, Oregon, after being resettled by the ShalomPortland Welcome Circle.
Mar 13, 2023
HIAS Welcomes Humanitarian Parole Extension for Some Displaced Ukrainians
Mar 13, 2023
HIAS welcomes today’s announcement that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will extend the humanitarian parole status of some 20,000 Ukrainians who arrived at U.S. ports of entry between February 24, 2022 and April 25, 2022, before the launch of the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program.
Mar 7, 2023
Women Finding Second Chances Through Help and Healing
Mar 7, 2023
HIAS programs have helped women around the world overcome hardships and lead successful, fulfilling lives. In honor of International Women's Day, here are the stories of three of them.
Mar 2, 2023
NGOs Mark One Year Since Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive
Mar 2, 2023
We, organizations providing assistance inside Ukraine, to refugees who have fled the country, and to host communities, welcome the activation of the TPD and all practical steps undertaken by the governments, along with civil society and citizens, to welcome and support refugees from Ukraine.