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Jun 25, 2021
What Did World Refugee Day Look Like?
Jun 25, 2021
World Refugee Day events around the world celebrated refugees' resilience.
Jun 24, 2021
WATCH: I Never Thought It Will Happen to Me
Jun 24, 2021
The story of Baraka, a gay man who fled his home in Rwanda after his sexuality was discovered, and the critical help he has received from HIAS Kenya.
Jun 23, 2021
A High-Level Visit for HIAS Offices in Panama and Ecuador
Jun 23, 2021
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met with HIAS clients in Panama and Ecuador.
Jun 18, 2021
Despite Pandemic, Refugee Numbers Grow to Unprecedented Levels
Jun 18, 2021
UNHCR published its annual Global Trends report, which showed 82.4 million people around the world were forcibly displaced in 2020 — the largest population of forcibly displaced people in history.
Jun 17, 2021
WATCH: To Start Another Life, Free
Jun 17, 2021
Ilia, a gay man originally from Russia, has been able to restart his life in safety in the U.S. In this original video, he recounts his ordeal, his escape from Russia, and how he has “learned to be free” in his new homeland.
Jun 16, 2021
‘Am I Going to Make It Until Tomorrow?’: A Gay Refugee’s Escape from Persecution
Jun 16, 2021
Yusuf, a gay man from eastern Africa, endured years of isolation, abuse, and several close brushes with death because of his sexuality. But now, with the help of HIAS and its local resettlement partners, he's rebuilding his life in safety and dignity.
Jun 8, 2021
#RefugeesGive Tells The Stories of Refugees Helping Their New Communities
Jun 8, 2021
In honor of World Refugee Day on June 20, GivingTuesday will highlight the voices of refugees and their stories of generosity.
Jun 7, 2021
Let Me Tell You Why I Think of Adam During Pride Month
Jun 7, 2021
Yiftach Millo has worked on LGBTQ refugee issues for many years, but for Pride month he tells the story of Adam, the "ultimate" refugee.
Jun 4, 2021
Wolf Blitzer: Welcome and Help Refugees
Jun 4, 2021
The CNN speaks about the need for Americans of all religions to support and welcome refugees to the United States.
Jun 1, 2021
How HIAS Came to Work With LGBTQ Refugees
Jun 1, 2021
While LGBTQ outreach is not a core part of HIAS’ work, it is vitally important and has had a profound impact on many hundreds of LGBTQ refugees' lives.