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Sep 1, 2020

Thinking About Safety as Part of Mental Health Services in Kenya

HIAS Kenya is focused on getting basic necessities to clients to help them deal with mental health issues.

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Aug 26, 2020

HIAS Honored by Women of Reform Judaism

Women of Reform Judaism, or WRJ, gave HIAS its most prestigious award in a virtual ceremony Aug. 25.

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Aug 26, 2020

Volunteers Allow HIAS’ New York Clients to Weather the Pandemic

HIAS volunteers help with everything refugees and refugee seekers need to live stable lives, from providing for basic needs to career mentorship and English tutoring.

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Aug 19, 2020

Today We Recognize Humanitarian Workers for All They Do

Each year on August 19, the United Nations honors humanitarian aid workers by celebrating World Humanitarian Day.

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Aug 17, 2020

Strict New Regulations Limit NGOs Helping Refugees in Greece

When new regulations issued in Greece earlier this year suddenly hampered refugee agencies’ ability to help people seeking asylum, the HIAS Greece legal team knew they had to fight back.

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Aug 12, 2020

Cell Phones Become a Lifeline For Refugees Struggling With Mental Health

As therapy sessions become phone calls and support groups become WhatsApp group texts, HIAS clients count on phones, chat apps, and even social media to stay in touch with counselors and peers.

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Aug 11, 2020

Camp-in-a-Box Gives Fun Back to Kids During Pandemic

JFS of Western Mass. gave refugee families "camp-in-a-box" so kids could still have fun this summer.

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Aug 3, 2020

Marking El Paso Shooting Anniversary, Continuing Work for Survivors

The mass shooting at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart exactly one year ago was the deadliest act of terror against the Latino community in modern American history. HIAS continues to work on behalf of some of those directly affected by the murders.

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Jul 30, 2020

USCIS Is Out of Money. That’s a ‘Definitive Threat’ to Refugee Admissions.

“Welcoming asylum seekers, welcoming refugees ... is really a collective responsibility that all Americans should share,” says León Rodriguez, a former head of the agency.

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Jul 22, 2020

House Passage of NO BAN Act a Big Win For Fair Immigration Policy

The bill would permanently block the Trump administration's attempts to prevent Muslims, refugees, asylum seekers, and other groups from entering the United States.

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