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Nov 19, 2021
Protecting Genocide Survivors through Refugee Resettlement
Nov 19, 2021
For Rohingya refugees displaced in Bangladeshi camps, conditions grow ever more dire as international aid dwindles, Rohingya social justice activist Yasmin Ullah reported during a webinar co-sponsored by HIAS and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on November 16.
Nov 17, 2021
Jewish Community Mobilizes to Pioneer New Resettlement Model
Nov 17, 2021
Together with partners in the American Jewish community, HIAS is launching a network of what it hopes will be at least 100 sponsorship circles. Through these Welcome Circles, HIAS plans to resettle between 500 to 1,000 Afghan refugees in communities across the country.
Nov 9, 2021
Corporate Partners Help Afghans Find Shelter in a Perfect Housing Storm
Nov 9, 2021
Tens of thousands of Afghans need to be resettled in America at a moment when the country has a widespread crisis of affordable housing. HIAS is working with corporate partners to make sure they are set up for success.
Nov 4, 2021
Let’s Talk About Climate Change and Refugees
Nov 4, 2021
Let's Talk About Climate Change and Refugees By Sharon Samber, HIAS.org Nov 04, 2021 As worry about forced displacement and its connection to climate change escalates, some positive developments continue, such as HIAS Chad's groundbreaking permagardening program that puts food agency back into clients’ hands. (HIAS Chad) Climate change is not theoretical, so HIAS is now […]
Oct 27, 2021
Desperation Drives Thousands Through Darién Gap
Oct 27, 2021
...We can provide mental health for women and children. We need to scale up operations given the dimension of the humanitarian needs.” After they have crossed the jungle of Darién,...
Oct 26, 2021
Three Years On, Lessons from Squirrel Hill: Q&A with Mark Oppenheimer
Oct 26, 2021
Mark Oppenheimer’s new book Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood traces the response of the community in the weeks and months after the attack. HIAS spoke with the author about what we can learn from the community, the event, and its aftermath.
Oct 20, 2021
MPP’s Return Will Make Bad Border Situation Worse
Oct 20, 2021
With the pending return of MPP, HIAS is on the ground in Mexico assessing the current situation.
Oct 18, 2021
Empowering Venezuelan Women Refugees in Peru
Oct 18, 2021
An empowerment event at HIAS Peru allowed women refugees from Venezuela to feel free and safe.
Oct 8, 2021
Protecting Refugees in Both Body and Mind
Oct 8, 2021
On World Mental Health Day hear about the dedication of HIAS staff.
Oct 6, 2021
New Funds to Help Afghans
Oct 6, 2021
When they arrive in America, some Afghan refugees will be directly aided by the legacy of Jewish refugees of another era.