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Dec 9, 2020

Opinion: A Biden Appointee Who Carries the Jewish Story Itself

In an op-ed originally published in New York Jewish Week, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield, writes about how former HIAS Board Member Alejandro Mayorkas, nominated to lead the Dept. of Homeland Security, is uniquely suited to lead the department and restore respect for human rights.

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Dec 2, 2020

Book & Film Club: Jessica Goudeau, After the Last Border

Dr. Jessica Goudeau, discusses her book "After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America" with the HIAS Book and Film Club.

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Nov 25, 2020

16 Days Campaign Calls for Elimination of GBV

HIAS joins the international 16 Days of Activism campaign that begins this week, calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

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Nov 25, 2020

A New Holiday In a New Country: Refugees Celebrate Their First Thanksgiving

Sofia and Julio both arrived with their families in the United States this year, and they're looking forward to their first taste of this quintessentially American holiday.

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Nov 23, 2020

Hetfield to Halifax Forum: U.S. Will Again Lead on Refugee Protection

In a video interview for the annual Halifax International Security Forum, Hetfield said he expect things will change for the better for refugees and asylum seekers with the new Biden administration.

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Nov 20, 2020

Trying to Help Refugees into the Workplace? Now There’s an App for That.

It’s often hard for refugees to find jobs, but what if there were an app to help them? HIAS is now partnering with SkillLab to promote economic integration for refugees in Ecuador, Peru, and Panama.

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Nov 13, 2020

Senator Cardin Hopeful for Change on Immigration, Refugee Resettlement

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) told an audience of more than 350 on a HIAS-hosted post-election briefing call that he is confident the incoming Biden administration will set a new course, and restore refugee resettlement and repair America’s broken asylum system.

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Nov 9, 2020

Once Refugees, Now Veterans

This Veterans Day, HIAS is highlighting the service of refugees in the U.S. armed forces.

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Nov 7, 2020

Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden

After a tense nationwide wait since Election Day, HIAS congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

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Nov 6, 2020

Seeking Asylum, Saving a Baby

Lina and Hank, asylum seekers in Matamoros, Mexico, needed to go to the U.S. for their baby's birth which required surgery not available in Mexico.

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