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Feb 14, 2018
Feb 13, 2018
Only in America: How a Ugandan Refugee Became a Louisiana Success Story
Feb 13, 2018
Daulat Sthanki arrived in New Orleans in November 1972 with a single bag. Uganda’s loss would ultimately be Louisiana’s, and America’s, gain.
Feb 9, 2018
Songwriter Releases Rallying Cry for Welcoming Refugees
Feb 9, 2018
“What I kept discovering about this song, was that people at demonstrations were hungry for new protest songs,” said Jedwab.
Jan 30, 2018
Why I Redirected My Bar Mitzvah Gifts to Support Refugees
Jan 30, 2018
I knew the need still remained and I wanted to be a part of the solution. We raised over $6,000 for HIAS.
Jan 29, 2018
On Anniversary of Refugee Ban, Activists Take to the Streets
Jan 29, 2018
A year after President Trump's first ban on refugees from entering the United States, activists in Washington, D.C. and New York City took to the streets to protest against discriminatory policies.
Jan 26, 2018
HIAS Video Conference: Reflecting on 2017, Rallying for 2018
Jan 26, 2018
A year after President Donald Trump's first ban on refugee arrivals, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield and Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Melanie Nezer held a video conference to reflect on the the past year, and to plan for the year ahead.
Jan 24, 2018
WATCH: A Year Later, Fighting to Help Refugees
Jan 24, 2018
To help tell the story of the first year of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program under the Trump Administration, HQ Trivia Host Scott Rogowsky lent his voice to a new HIAS video, A Year Later, the Fight Goes On.
Jan 22, 2018
HIAS in Ecuador Recognized for “Graduating” Refugees Out of Extreme Poverty
Jan 22, 2018
Long praised for who they were serving, HIAS in Ecuador is now being recognized for how they are serving.
Jan 18, 2018
DACA: What’s at Stake and How You Can Get Involved
Jan 18, 2018
Without Congressional action, those protected and affected by DACA will continue to live in fear.
Jan 17, 2018
HIAS Named Among Grantees of Genesis Prize Foundation
Jan 17, 2018
HIAS will utilize the generous grant in honor of 2017 Genesis Prize Laureate Anish Kapoor to strengthen support for refugees.