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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Apr 26, 2022

U.S. “Uniting for Ukraine” Program May Help 100k, but Concerns Remain

U.S. “Uniting for Ukraine” Program May Help 100k, but Concerns Remain HIAS’ April 25 briefing call explains the Biden Administration’s new Uniting for Ukraine plan to bring 100,000 people displaced by the war in Ukraine to the U.S. The plan raises concern for HIAS experts, but provides many opportunities for community involvement.

Apr 14, 2022

Tulsa Synagogue Welcomes Refugees and Their Stories to Seder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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