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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Mar 16, 2021

Colombia’s Bold Gesture to Help Venezuelan Refugees

At the beginning of this month, the president of Colombia signed an order to help address the biggest refugee crisis in the Western Hemisphere.

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Mar 12, 2021

Refugee Shabbat 2021 an Unqualified Success

Refugee Shabbat 2021 was an unqualified success, with more than 300 congregations participating.

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Mar 8, 2021

Helping Women Find Safety and New Opportunities

On International Women's Day we focus on programs in Ecuador, Israel, and Chad where HIAS is focusing on women and helping them find safety and new opportunities.

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Mar 2, 2021

How (And Why) to Fix the U.S. Asylum and Refugee Systems

León Rodríguez, a HIAS board member and former director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, explains how to repair the damage to the asylum system and refugee resettlement.

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