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Jul 6, 2020

Opinion: Asylum, Which Made the U.S. a Leader in Protecting Jews, Could Disappear

Sam Yebri, who was brought to the United States by HIAS, explains why Jews should fight on behalf of the asylum system.

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Jun 29, 2020

Digital Marketing + Corporate Partnerships = Success for Refugee Entrepreneurs

HIAS is working with corporations to help refugee entrepreneurs in Ecuador and Peru grow their businesses.

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Jun 25, 2020

Briefing: In Search of Safety — LGBTQ Refugee Protection and HIAS

In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, three experts discuss the unique needs and vulnerabilities of this population, and how HIAS and our U.S. and international partners have stepped up to advocate for the human rights of our LGBTQ clients and provide lifesaving support.

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Jun 24, 2020

New HIAS Report Examines Refugee Lives Upended By COVID-19

The assessment of refugees' and asylum seekers' needs during the pandemic is shaping HIAS' worldwide response efforts.

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Jun 22, 2020

Opinion: Local and Faithful — How a Global Refugee Agency Can Be Effective

Humanitarian organizations should champion local civil society and faith leaders in local communities, says HIAS' Senior Vice President, Programs Raphael Marcus.

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Jun 19, 2020

Debunking Myths About Refugees

Debunking Myths About Refugees Jun 19, 2020 Story by Kaz Weida originally published on June 18 by Rosetta Stone. Reproduced with permission. In honor of Refugee Week and World Refugee Day, we thought we’d reach out to two of our partners in the refugee community to learn more about the reality today’s refugees face. While the […]

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Jun 18, 2020

Number of Displaced Persons Reaches An All-Time High — Again

The U.N. refugee agency reported a huge surge in the number of people forcibly displaced around the world in 2019.

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Jun 17, 2020

This World Refugee Day, Calling on the Global Jewish Community to Act

The #70 million campaign will mobilize Jews to donate, raise awareness, volunteer, and advocate in support of some of the globe’s most vulnerable people.

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Jun 15, 2020

VIDEO: Refugees Join the Global Fight Against COVID-19

Every year on World Refugee Day, June 20, we recognize the struggles and strength of the millions of refugees around the world. This year we also show how their strength can help others, as the world struggles through a pandemic.

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Jun 9, 2020

When Refugees Need Help, HIAS Volunteers Step Up

More than 1,700 volunteers help HIAS clients get the services they need to thrive in the United States.

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