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Mar 26, 2018
Two Years After EU-Turkey Deal, New HIAS Report Puts EASO Under the Microscope
Mar 26, 2018
The new report, “EASO’s Operation on the Greek Hotspot: An overlooked consequence of the EU-Turkey Deal,” was released under the Greece Refugee Rights Initiative, a joint initiative between HIAS and Islamic Relief USA.
Mar 23, 2018
Los Angeles Jewish Community Unites in Support of Refugees
Mar 23, 2018
As the Trump Administration welcomes an historically low number of refugees into the United States, a coalition of over 30 Jewish congregations and organizations gathered on Thursday, March 22 for a community-wide show of support for refugees.
Mar 21, 2018
Understanding the Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Asylum
Mar 21, 2018
As the Trump Administration welcomes an historically low number of refugees into the United States, a coalition of over 30 Jewish congregations and organizations gathered on Thursday, March 22 for a community-wide show of support for refugees.
Mar 20, 2018
JFS Soccer Team Brings Refugees Together in Seattle
Mar 20, 2018
The team is comprised of 90 percent refugees resettled to the Greater Seattle area, and also includes a handful of JFS clients and staff.
Mar 13, 2018
The Genesis Prize Foundation Awards HIAS $100,000 Challenge Grant
Mar 13, 2018
The grant will help strengthen the capacity of local faith leaders, refugees, and resettlement partners in communities across America to advocate in support of immigrants and refugees.
Mar 7, 2018
Purim Reflections from a Deportation Hearing in Israel
Mar 7, 2018
We met Daniel in line for his deportation interview. As a representative of HIAS, I was allowed to accompany him inside. Unfortunately, all of his arguments were rejected as not reaching the accepted criteria for such an exemption.
Mar 5, 2018
After School Program for Refugees Flourishes in Pittsburgh
Mar 5, 2018
“Interacting with the program mentors, our clients can pick up on the daily habits of Americans, experience English immersion in a safe environment, and see Americans as their friends—a true application of integration and social orientation.”
Feb 26, 2018
Opposition to Israel’s Deportation Plans Gathers Strength
Feb 26, 2018
Over 20,000 people gathered in South Tel Aviv on Saturday, February 24, to demonstrate against the Israeli government's plans to forcibly deport African refugees and asylum seekers
Feb 22, 2018
HIAS Wins Asylum for Honduran Mother of Three
Feb 22, 2018
Denia Sayda Contreras was granted asylum on January 24, 2018. For her Honduran-born children, she hopes that frightening memories of the home they fled will continue to fade each day.
Feb 14, 2018
One Year On, Protecting the Legal Rights of Refugees in Costa Rica
Feb 14, 2018
On February 13, 2017, HIAS began assisting refugees in Costa Rica. 12 months later, we're exceeding expectations.