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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Apr 14, 2022

Tulsa Synagogue Welcomes Refugees and Their Stories to Seder

Apr 14, 2022

Tulsa Synagogue Welcomes Refugees and Their Stories to Seder At Congregation B’nai Emunah in Tulsa, Oklahoma, refugee stories will be woven throughout this year’s Passover Seder – their first since becoming a HIAS Resettlement Partner.

Apr 13, 2022

This Passover, European Jews Step up to Welcome Refugees

Apr 13, 2022

This Passover, European Jews Step up to Welcome Refugees People in countries neighboring Ukraine along with Western European Jewish groups are preparing to welcome refugees into their own communities.

Apr 4, 2022

Melanie Nezer on CNN: “It’s On Us” to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees

Apr 4, 2022

Melanie Nezer on CNN: “It’s On Us” to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees The U.S needs to play a role and make sure Ukrainian refugees are welcomed, HIAS' Melanie Nezer said on CNN.

Apr 1, 2022

Across Europe, HIAS Responds to Many Needs of Ukraine Refugees

Apr 1, 2022

Across Europe, HIAS Responds to Many Needs of Ukraine Refugees HIAS is helping with the immediate needs of both internally displaced persons inside Ukraine and refugees in the bordering countries of Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova where more than four million have fled.

Mar 31, 2022

Hope and Questions as U.S. Pledges to Resettle 100,000 from Ukraine

Mar 31, 2022

Hope and Questions as U.S. Pledges to Resettle 100,000 from Ukraine While the Biden administration’s March 24 pledge to welcome Ukrainians is encouraging news for refugees and advocates alike, the announcement leaves many questions unanswered.

Mar 29, 2022

Thousands of Ukrainians Arrive in Israel, But Not All Are Welcomed

Mar 29, 2022

Thousands of Ukrainians Arrive in Israel, But Not All Are Welcomed Israel has taken in thousands of Ukrainians, but there is another side to the situation, and it’s one that is not particularly welcoming to refugees.

Mar 25, 2022

Hetfield: Anyone Can Become a Refugee

Mar 25, 2022

Hetfield: Anyone Can Become a Refugee The scale of the Ukraine refugee situation — with up to 8 million people now expected to be displaced — is worse than “even the worst-case scenario,” HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield said during panel discussion hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations on March 24.

Mar 24, 2022

From Royals to Girl Scouts, Supporters Pitch in on Ukraine Crisis

Mar 24, 2022

From Royals to Girl Scouts, Supporters Pitch in on Ukraine Crisis In the month following the invasion of Ukraine, HIAS has seen major support from individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners, including a gift from The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and a $10 million grant from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett.

Mar 24, 2022

The Plight of Ukrainian Refugees Highlights the Problem of Title 42

Mar 24, 2022

The Plight of Ukrainian Refugees Highlights the Problem of Title 42 Although most of the millions of Ukrainian refugees are heading to Poland and other nearby countries, a number want to head for the United States. Getting to the safety of loved ones in America though, is deeply problematic.

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