Publications

Apr 11, 2023

Ukraine has, for many years, been both a transit and destination country for people fleeing persecution and violence in other parts of the world. In 2021, approximately 5,000 asylum seekers and refugees were seeking refuge in Ukraine or were in transit to the EU. While heterogeneous, they share common vulnerabilities.

Mar 6, 2023

In May of 2022, HIAS released the report "Waiting for the Sky to Close: The Unprecedented Crisis Facing Women and Girls Fleeing Ukraine" with VOICE, a feminist organization dedicated to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV) and holding the humanitarian aid sector accountable to women and girls. As a follow-up, HIAS and VOICE have now released this Sexual and Reproductive Health and GBV Assessment Report.

Jan 26, 2023

Thousands of non-Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers who fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion continue to face significant barriers to protection and integration across the European Union, according to new research from HIAS and its Ukrainian partner Right to Protection (R2P).

Oct 24, 2022

During 2022, HIAS implemented, through its offices in Colombia and Ecuador (and previously in Panama), the curriculum model: involving adult and young men to prevent violence against women, girls, and adolescents, as part of the actions of the regional project to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, financed by the US Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).

Jun 20, 2022

This report produced jointly by HIAS and UNICEF highlights the main needs of, and challenges for, girls and adolescent girls, including forms of violence they experience during their processes of migration and forced displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Jun 8, 2022

The international community has provided an unprecedented level of support to people fleeing Ukraine, but despite this response, vulnerable populations are at risk. This HIAS policy brief examines the serious protection risks that certain groups are experiencing and recommendations to address these gaps.

May 25, 2022

As part of a partnership with HIAS, VOICE conducted a four-week rapid assessment of Ukraine and five bordering countries to assess the needs of women and girls affected by the war and the needs of WROs and groups responding to the emergency.