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Oct 16, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions About Refugee Resettlement

Oct 16, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions About Refugee Resettlement What happens to the refugees the U.S. accepts for resettlement here? A recent State Department briefing on the United States Refugee Admissions Program provides some valuable insight for those newly curious about the world of refugee resettlement.

Oct 15, 2015

Washington Jewish Week: The Jewish Response to the Global Refugee Crisis

Oct 15, 2015

Washington Jewish Week: The Jewish Response to the Global Refugee Crisis What happens to the refugees the U.S. accepts for resettlement here? A recent State Department briefing on the United States Refugee Admissions Program provides some valuable insight for those newly curious about the world of refugee resettlement.

Oct 14, 2015

In the News: Bombings in Chad

Oct 14, 2015

In the News: Bombings in Chad Suicide bombers attacked the town of Baga Sola in Western Chad on Saturday, killing more than 35 people and wounding several dozen more. A market and a refugee camp were both attacked, according to the Associated Press.

Oct 8, 2015

The Helpline is Still Ringing

Oct 8, 2015

The Helpline is Still Ringing Every day, my phone rings. Some of the callers are in New York. Others are in Kiev. The calls come from all over. But when they call, I answer.

Oct 2, 2015

Offering Help, and Hope, to Trauma Survivors in Kenya

Oct 2, 2015

Offering Help, and Hope, to Trauma Survivors in Kenya Winnie is the director of psychosocial programs at HIAS Kenya, where she works to help refugees deal with the psychological and emotional effects of the traumatic experiences they have faced and helps to restore dignity in their lives.

Oct 2, 2015

Forward: Jews Push Washington to Admit More Syrian Refugees, Even as Some Worry About Backlash

Oct 2, 2015

Forward: Jews Push Washington to Admit More Syrian Refugees, Even as Some Worry About Backlash Winnie is the director of psychosocial programs at HIAS Kenya, where she works to help refugees deal with the psychological and emotional effects of the traumatic experiences they have faced and helps to restore dignity in their lives.

Oct 1, 2015

Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Refugee Resettlement

Oct 1, 2015

Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Refugee Resettlement Winnie is the director of psychosocial programs at HIAS Kenya, where she works to help refugees deal with the psychological and emotional effects of the traumatic experiences they have faced and helps to restore dignity in their lives.

Sep 30, 2015

America Welcomed Me. Why Not the Syrians?

Sep 30, 2015

America Welcomed Me. Why Not the Syrians? Julie Smolyansky isn’t surprised that the idea of resettling thousands of Syrian refugees in the United States makes some people uncomfortable. She faced similar suspicion when her family was resettled in the United States from the former Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War.

Sep 27, 2015

CQ Weekly: Q&A with HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield

Sep 27, 2015

CQ Weekly: Q&A with HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield Julie Smolyansky isn’t surprised that the idea of resettling thousands of Syrian refugees in the United States makes some people uncomfortable. She faced similar suspicion when her family was resettled in the United States from the former Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War.

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