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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Jun 14, 2023

UNHCR: Forced Displacement Grew 21% in 2022, Now 110 Million Worldwide

people looking down, boarding blue train with yellow stripe 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.

people looking down, boarding blue train with yellow stripe

May 25, 2023

Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Build Resilience Through Leadership

Israeli woman smiles as Ukrainian woman sits next to her and leans over to write something on a small desk A leadership program developed by HIAS Israel has met with a positive reception from Ukrainian refugees wanting to give back to their new communities.

Israeli woman smiles as Ukrainian woman sits next to her and leans over to write something on a small desk

May 22, 2023

Ukrainian Refugees Find Community in Romania — Through Hockey

Kids in green hockey jerseys and full ice hokey uniforms smile in locker room The sport has helped children overcome trauma from leaving their homeland in the midst of a war.

Kids in green hockey jerseys and full ice hokey uniforms smile in locker room

May 19, 2023

The Hidden Jewish History of a War-Torn Ukrainian Village

The Hidden Jewish History of a War-Torn Ukrainian Village In this dispatch from Ukraine, Raphael Marcus reflects on a startling discovery he made while visiting a village damaged by the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Hidden Jewish History of a War-Torn Ukrainian Village

May 9, 2023

Historic Archive Reinforces Urgency of Serving Today’s Refugees

Flowers at the commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of the uprising of the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII. Robert Aronson, a member and immediate past chair of the HIAS board, reflects on a recent board visit to Poland and Moldova.

Flowers at the commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of the uprising of the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

Apr 10, 2023

In Time for Passover, Ukrainians Find Jewish Community in U.S.

The Levit/Kushnarov family attend seder. Sara Safdie, bottom right, explains the ten plagues while everyone removes a drop of wine from their cups in commemoration of each plague. | In Time for Passover, Ukrainians Find Jewish Community in U.S. | HIAS 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.

The Levit/Kushnarov family attend seder. Sara Safdie, bottom right, explains the ten plagues while everyone removes a drop of wine from their cups in commemoration of each plague. | In Time for Passover, Ukrainians Find Jewish Community in U.S. | HIAS

Mar 13, 2023

HIAS Welcomes Humanitarian Parole Extension for Some Displaced Ukrainians

HIAS Welcomes Humanitarian Parole Extension for Some Displaced Ukrainians 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.

HIAS Welcomes Humanitarian Parole Extension for Some Displaced Ukrainians

Mar 7, 2023

Women Finding Second Chances Through Help and Healing

Women Finding Second Chances Through Help and Healing 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.

Women Finding Second Chances Through Help and Healing

Mar 2, 2023

NGOs Mark One Year Since Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive 

NGOs Mark One Year Since Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive  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.

NGOs Mark One Year Since Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive 

Feb 21, 2023

A Year Unlike Any Other: HIAS Responds to War in Ukraine

Displaced Ukrainians arrive at the train station in Lviv. Ukrainians displaced by Russia's full-scale invasion have formed the backbone of HIAS' response to the crisis.

Displaced Ukrainians arrive at the train station in Lviv.

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