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May 15, 2018

“My family was helped by HIAS and other organizations like it. My grandparents worked hard, my parents worked hard, and now I just want to do what I can to make sure others have that same chance.”

May 11, 2018

Celebrating Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mothers May 11, 2018 Elizabeth holds her three-year-old son Daniel, who was recently admitted to the U.S. thanks to the help of HIAS, at the organization’s Silver Spring headquarters, March 2018. (HIAS) This Mother's Day, HIAS celebrates refugee and asylum seeker mothers from around the world who give everything to […]

May 9, 2018

As the Trump Administration continues to pursue policies aimed at keeping families apart, HIAS is proud to be in the business of keeping loved ones together.

May 8, 2018

These new tools provide practical guidance to frontline humanitarian workers on how to integrate gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls throughout their programs.

May 4, 2018

Participants came together to deepen their skills and to identify areas for cooperation in advocating for refugees on the local, state and federal levels.

May 3, 2018

In April, HIAS celebrated the invaluable contributions of our volunteer network at in-person appreciation events in Silver Spring, Maryland and New York City.

May 2, 2018

The intense national debate surrounding immigration is playing out in local communities across the country, including this week in Maryland.

May 1, 2018

For hundreds of thousands of individuals like Elizabeth, the opportunity to assert the right to protection in our legal system is incredibly real—and worth defending.

Apr 30, 2018

“This powerful new coalition will expand the reach of our work and provide refugees and asylum seekers with vital and timely legal advice."

Apr 27, 2018

“This may be the first official document of great value many of you will have received in your new country,” she said, “but this is just your first step.”