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May 9, 2013

HIAS’ National Refugee Resettlement Conference Gives Professionals New Tools for Success

This is the annual HIAS National Resettlement Conference, a veritable boot camp for refugee resettlement workers who prepare for, receive, and facilitate integration of the nearly 3,500 refugees HIAS affiliates resettle across the country each year.

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May 8, 2013

The Ultimate Legacy: Senator Lautenberg and Continued Protection for Iranian Religious Minorities

“More than twenty years ago, I created this program to allow religious minorities to escape persecution and live safely in the United States.” That is what Senator Lautenberg said about the Lautenberg Amendment after an extension and expansion of the program was included in the Senate’s immigration reform bill.

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Apr 12, 2013

Obama names Eric Schwartz to religious freedom body

Obama names Eric Schwartz to religious freedom body By Suzanne Pollak Apr 12, 2013 President Obama named HIAS board member, Eric Schwartz, a dean at the University of Minnesota, to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

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Feb 25, 2013

Invisible in the City

Invisible in the City By Yiftach Millo, Country Director, HIAS Israel, February 2013 Feb 25, 2013 Persecution on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is often the motivating factor for flight, but is seldom the reason given by refugees and asylum seekers themselves. This paper explores the challenges of LGBTI persons in Ecuador, […]

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Feb 25, 2013

Resettlement at Risk

Resettlement at Risk Feb 25, 2013 Since 1975, more than 3 million refugees have been resettled in the United States. This paper explores the ways in which refugee impact the U.S.communities where they live and documents the rise of anti-refugee sentiment in three states. 

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