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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Mar 10, 2022

BRIEFING CALL: The Humanitarian Response in Ukraine

Mar 10, 2022

BRIEFING CALL: The Humanitarian Response in Ukraine On March 9, HIAS hosted a briefing call covering the crisis in Ukraine. Senior HIAS staff, including those just returned from the region, outlined HIAS’ ongoing humanitarian response, how individuals could help, and the U.S. government’s next steps to assist those displaced by the crisis.

Mar 7, 2022

Hetfield: U.S. Must Act Now to Accept Ukrainian Refugees

Mar 7, 2022

Hetfield: U.S. Must Act Now to Accept Ukrainian Refugees HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield appeared on MSNBC to discuss humanitarian needs in Ukraine, the United States’ response, and the impact of this crisis on Ukrainian children.

Mar 7, 2022

Jewish Community Working Together at the Ukraine-Poland Border

Mar 7, 2022

Jewish Community Working Together at the Ukraine-Poland Border HIAS Europe Director Ilan Cohn reports on a week-long visit to the Polish-Ukrainian border and the Jewish Community response to the ongoing refugee crisis.

Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine, Afghan Resettlement Top of Mind for Refugee Shabbat

Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine, Afghan Resettlement Top of Mind for Refugee Shabbat With hundreds of Jewish communities around the world preparing to participate in Refugee Shabbat on March 4-5, the ongoing crises in Ukraine and Afghanistan loom large.

Mar 2, 2022

VIDEO: HIAS Team in Poland Assessing Ukrainian Refugee Needs

Mar 2, 2022

VIDEO: HIAS Team in Poland Assessing Ukrainian Refugee Needs As Ukrainian refugees pour over the border into Poland and other neighboring countries, HIAS is on the ground and looking for ways to help them. HIAS Europe Director Ilan Cohn reports.

Feb 28, 2022

VIDEO: How HIAS Partner R2P is Responding to Ukraine Crisis

Feb 28, 2022

VIDEO: How HIAS Partner R2P is Responding to Ukraine Crisis Alexander Galkin, Director of Ukrainian NGO Right to Protection (R2P), discusses how the organization has adapted and is responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Feb 27, 2022

Ukrainian Refugees Need Our Help; Here’s How Jews Can Act Now

Feb 27, 2022

Ukrainian Refugees Need Our Help; Here’s How Jews Can Act Now HIAS CEO Mark Hetfield, writes in The Forward newspaper: The crisis in Ukraine poses an unprecedented challenge. A country of 45 million people has been invaded by a military superpower. We all have a role to play and sacrifices to make.

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