Topic: Asylum
234 results
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 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 2, 2021
HIAS Welcomes The End of ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy
Jun 2, 2021
HIAS Welcomes The End of 'Remain In Mexico' Policy Jun 02, 2021 On June 1, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas issued a memorandum officially terminating the Remain in Mexico program. Formally referred to as the Migrant Protection Protocols, or MPP, the Remain in Mexico program forced more than 71,000 asylum seekers to wait in […]
May 27, 2021
Pressure Grows On Biden To Reverse Title 42
May 27, 2021
The use of the harsh Trump era policy is gaining wider attention — and earning more and more criticism.
May 24, 2021
One Man’s Journey Is Every Man’s Story
May 24, 2021
Yeinier's journey from Cuba to the United States took 22 months; with HIAS’ help, his story had a happy ending, but it came at a high price.
May 14, 2021
Waiting 6 Years for a Hug
May 14, 2021
Claris has been waiting for six years to hug her children. Thanks to HIAS, she just got her chance.
May 11, 2021
PODCAST: Asylum Seekers’ Border Nightmare
May 11, 2021
In the latest episode of Crossing Borders, we hear from asylum seekers trapped at the U.S.-Mexico border and the HIAS workers trying to get them to safety.
Apr 26, 2021
In Aruba, 1,000 People Call for Help and HIAS Answers the Phone
Apr 26, 2021
HIAS Aruba is helping the island's government register asylum seekers for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Apr 7, 2021
Good News and Bad News at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Apr 7, 2021
Some asylum seekers trapped in Mexico are finally being allowed into the United States, but other border policies are still causing serious harm to people in need of safety.
Mar 23, 2021
What’s Really Happening at the U.S.-Mexico Border?
Mar 23, 2021
What is the situation at the border and with asylum seekers? And what changes has the Biden administration made to its policies? Here are some answers.