Topic: Asylum
229 results
May 1, 2020
New COVID-19 Resource Page for U.S. Clients
May 1, 2020
As the global pandemic continues, questions abound for asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees across the country.
Apr 30, 2020
How Asylum Seekers In Israel Are Coping With COVID-19
Apr 30, 2020
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, asylum seekers in Israel were leading precarious lives. Now, with the country on lockdown and jobs drying up, HIAS Israel County Director Sivan Carmel says it is harder than ever for asylum seekers to stay afloat.
Apr 2, 2020
Asylum Seekers Fear Staying in Mexico More Than Coronavirus
Apr 2, 2020
As countries around the world close borders and implement restrictions in response to coronavirus, asylum seekers are waiting even longer to access courts and other protections guaranteed by law.
Feb 19, 2020
Helping Asylees Access Benefits: AsyleeOutreach.org
Feb 19, 2020
HIAS' Asylee Outreach Program's new website, asyleeoutreach.org, offers information on asylee benefits in both English and Spanish.
Feb 12, 2020
HIAS Video Helps Asylum Seekers Know Their Rights
Feb 12, 2020
HIAS, along with the Catholic Legal Immigiration Network (CLINIC) and the Feerick Center for Social Justice at Fordham University, has created a comprehensive “Know Your Rights” video for asylum seekers.
Feb 4, 2020
Austin Assembly Rallies Support For Asylum Seekers
Feb 4, 2020
The Austin Jews for Refugees Assembly brought the Austin Jewish community together with elected officials and more than 35 local organizations.
Jan 16, 2020
Laptops and Lawyers Can Help Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Jan 16, 2020
HIAS joined a pilot program to help asylum seekers find and work with U.S.-based lawyers via teleconferencing in Ciudad Juárez.
Nov 7, 2019
Swimming to Mexico: Helping HIAS One Stroke at a Time
Nov 7, 2019
Melinda Menzer swam across the US-Mexico border to raise awareness and money for HIAS.
Oct 11, 2019
“There is No Normal” at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Oct 11, 2019
At an immigration law and policy conference, telling the hard truth about the current situation at the US-Mexico border.
Sep 6, 2019
At the Border of Hope and Despair
Sep 6, 2019
HIAS Board Chair Bob Aronson shares his thoughts after recently seeing the situation up close in El Paso, TX, and Juarez, Mexico.