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May 2, 2021

Opinion: Biden’s Inertia Means Congress Must Act On Refugees

May 2, 2021

Opinion: Biden’s Inertia Means Congress Must Act On Refugees HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield says Congress must make it impossible for future presidents to block refugees from coming to the United States.

Apr 30, 2021

70 Years of Workers’ Rights for Refugees

Apr 30, 2021

70 Years of Workers’ Rights for Refugees On this International Labor Day we look back on 70 years of work since the 1951 Refugee Convention effectively allowed refugees and asylum seekers access to work and the rights that go with it.

Apr 26, 2021

In Aruba, 1,000 People Call for Help and HIAS Answers the Phone

Apr 26, 2021

In Aruba, 1,000 People Call for Help and HIAS Answers the Phone HIAS Aruba is helping the island's government register asylum seekers for the COVID-19 vaccination.

Apr 20, 2021

What a Dramatic Day in Resettlement Means for Refugees

Apr 20, 2021

What a Dramatic Day in Resettlement Means for Refugees A disappointing announcement on refugee resettlement by President Biden sparked a major public backlash and quick reversal. Here's what happened.

Apr 19, 2021

Looking Back, Giving Back: A HIAS Volunteer Pays Forward

Apr 19, 2021

Looking Back, Giving Back: A HIAS Volunteer Pays Forward Twenty years ago Inna Zubashko came to the U.S. from Ukraine. HIAS gave Inna the time and the tools to learn English and prepare for entering the workforce. Now she's giving back.

Apr 14, 2021

No to GBV, Yes to Economic Empowerment

Apr 14, 2021

No to GBV, Yes to Economic Empowerment A close collaboration in Ecuador between HIAS and UN Women promotes economic empowerment as an effective strategy to stop GBV.

Apr 12, 2021

HBO’s John Oliver Takes Biden to Task Over Refugee Admissions

Apr 12, 2021

HBO’s John Oliver Takes Biden to Task Over Refugee Admissions HBO's John Oliver sounded off about President Biden not raising this year’s refugee admissions cap as promised.

Apr 7, 2021

Good News and Bad News at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Apr 7, 2021

Good News and Bad News at the U.S.-Mexico Border Some asylum seekers trapped in Mexico are finally being allowed into the United States, but other border policies are still causing serious harm to people in need of safety.

Apr 5, 2021

Listen: Podcast Explores Life on Lesvos

Apr 5, 2021

Listen: Podcast Explores Life on Lesvos Listen to the latest Crossing Borders podcast episode to learn more about the refugee crisis on the Greek island of Lesvos.

Mar 23, 2021

What’s Really Happening at the U.S.-Mexico Border?

Mar 23, 2021

What’s Really Happening at the U.S.-Mexico Border? What is the situation at the border and with asylum seekers? And what changes has the Biden administration made to its policies? Here are some answers.

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