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Jan 5, 2022

HIAS Panama Celebrates Decade of Change

HIAS Panama has had a lot of changes since it began operations 10 years ago.

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Dec 22, 2021

2021: A Year In Review

2021 may not have been much better than 2020, but HIAS remained committed to providing vital services worldwide, reaching more than 1.1 million displaced people.

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Dec 21, 2021

WATCH: A Warm Welcome for Refugees in Tulsa

When a Tulsa synagogue approached HIAS to become a resettlement partner, it didn’t make immediate sense. But this inclusive, non-denominational Tulsa community works differently from most synagogue congregations.

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Dec 14, 2021

Keeping the Global Response to Refugee Issues On Track

HIAS is participating in high-level meetings designed to monitor the international response to refugee issues.

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Dec 6, 2021

Pope Francis Visits Lesvos, Calls for Migrant Protection

Pope Francis returned to the island of Lesvos, Greece on Sunday, five years after first seeing the plight of migrants there, only to find that not much had changed.

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Dec 2, 2021

After Months on the Run, Afghan Family Finds Safety in New Home

As the Taliban closed in on Kabul, Abdul and his family had to move frequently, never staying in one place for more than a day. Now, with the help of HIAS' resettlement and corporate partners, they are safely resettled in their new home in California.

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Dec 1, 2021

WATCH: Know Your “Neighbour”

HIAS is highlighting the importance of community-based mental health programs that promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by crisis and conflict.

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Nov 25, 2021

Preventing GBV Involves Everyone

Preventing GBV is a collective responsibility and HIAS programs reflect that everybody — every individual, every organization — has a role to play.

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Nov 24, 2021

Reaching Out in Welcome this Thanksgiving

After the rushed evacuation of Afghanistan at the end of the summer, thousands of new Americans are experiencing their first Thanksgiving this week. Even while the resettlement teams work to find homes for the new arrivals, HIAS affiliates are making sure that all feel welcome and are enjoying the spirit of the season.

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Nov 24, 2021

Migrants Caught in the Middle of Poland-Belarus Border Crisis

HIAS Europe is concerned about the wellbeing and safety of the people stuck at the Poland-Belarus border in an escalating humanitarian crisis.

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