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Aug 8, 2013

Kenya Court Vindicates the Rights and Dignity of Urban Refugees

Aug 8, 2013

Kenya Court Vindicates the Rights and Dignity of Urban Refugees In December 2012, the Kenyan government announced that it intended to send the more than 100,000 refugees living in Nairobi and other cities into refugee camps. The government hoped to eliminate a terrorist threat. But at what cost to the refugees themselves?

Aug 1, 2013

Because We Are Jewish

Aug 1, 2013

Because We Are Jewish In December 2012, the Kenyan government announced that it intended to send the more than 100,000 refugees living in Nairobi and other cities into refugee camps. The government hoped to eliminate a terrorist threat. But at what cost to the refugees themselves?

Jul 31, 2013

The Cinderblock Welcome

Jul 31, 2013

The Cinderblock Welcome After passing through a metal detector and barbed wire fence, visitors to Delaney Hall Detention Facility are greeted by a white cinderblock wall splashed with the word “Welcome!” in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and French. As a summer intern with HIAS, I have spent two days each week at Delaney Hall, serving as an interpreter for the incredible team that provides legal counsel.

Jul 18, 2013

By adapting to the times, HIAS rescues itself

Jul 18, 2013

By adapting to the times, HIAS rescues itself After passing through a metal detector and barbed wire fence, visitors to Delaney Hall Detention Facility are greeted by a white cinderblock wall splashed with the word “Welcome!” in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and French. As a summer intern with HIAS, I have spent two days each week at Delaney Hall, serving as an interpreter for the incredible team that provides legal counsel.

Jul 16, 2013

With Few Jews Left to Save, HIAS Aids Non-Jewish Refugees

Jul 16, 2013

With Few Jews Left to Save, HIAS Aids Non-Jewish Refugees After passing through a metal detector and barbed wire fence, visitors to Delaney Hall Detention Facility are greeted by a white cinderblock wall splashed with the word “Welcome!” in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and French. As a summer intern with HIAS, I have spent two days each week at Delaney Hall, serving as an interpreter for the incredible team that provides legal counsel.

Jul 15, 2013

HIAS: Redefining Refugee Education

Jul 15, 2013

HIAS: Redefining Refugee Education After passing through a metal detector and barbed wire fence, visitors to Delaney Hall Detention Facility are greeted by a white cinderblock wall splashed with the word “Welcome!” in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and French. As a summer intern with HIAS, I have spent two days each week at Delaney Hall, serving as an interpreter for the incredible team that provides legal counsel.

Jul 15, 2013

A Voluntary Deportation of Eritreans from Israel?

Jul 15, 2013

A Voluntary Deportation of Eritreans from Israel? After passing through a metal detector and barbed wire fence, visitors to Delaney Hall Detention Facility are greeted by a white cinderblock wall splashed with the word “Welcome!” in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and French. As a summer intern with HIAS, I have spent two days each week at Delaney Hall, serving as an interpreter for the incredible team that provides legal counsel.

Jul 11, 2013

Colombian Refugees and the Effects of Violence Throughout Latin America

Jul 11, 2013

Colombian Refugees and the Effects of Violence Throughout Latin America After passing through a metal detector and barbed wire fence, visitors to Delaney Hall Detention Facility are greeted by a white cinderblock wall splashed with the word “Welcome!” in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and French. As a summer intern with HIAS, I have spent two days each week at Delaney Hall, serving as an interpreter for the incredible team that provides legal counsel.

Jun 21, 2013

Speeding Relocation of Darfur Refugees Away from Chad Border

Jun 21, 2013

Speeding Relocation of Darfur Refugees Away from Chad Border As the quickly approaching rainy season promises devastating flooding, HIAS is on the ground at Goz Amir Camp in southeastern Chad aiding Sudanese refugees relocating from camps on the Sudan–Chad–Central African Republic border.

Jun 12, 2013

UNHCR, HIAS, and Faith-based Coalition Unveil Landmark Declaration

Jun 12, 2013

UNHCR, HIAS, and Faith-based Coalition Unveil Landmark Declaration As the quickly approaching rainy season promises devastating flooding, HIAS is on the ground at Goz Amir Camp in southeastern Chad aiding Sudanese refugees relocating from camps on the Sudan–Chad–Central African Republic border.

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