Topic: Asylum

246 results

Jan 20, 2025

Refugees Make America Stronger and More Prosperous

Refugees Make America Stronger and More Prosperous In the latest edition of Rising to the Moment, HIAS President Mark Hetfield makes the moral and practical case for welcoming refugees to the U.S.

Dec 23, 2024

2024: Year in Review

2024: Year in Review 2024 will be remembered as an extraordinarily challenging year for refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people. HIAS programs and services reached more than 1.4 million people in 2024.

Dec 2, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Monim, Israel

Man in hat and glasses smiling Monim Haroon has worked at HIAS for several years. He was first an asylum seeker from Sudan who crossed multiple deserts to get to Israel and received help from HIAS. Today he advocates for asylum seekers who are denied basic rights.

Sep 30, 2024

HIAS Opposes Latest Asylum Rule Changes

HIAS Opposes Latest Asylum Rule Changes The White House doubled down on its asylum ban rule, keeping safety even farther out of reach for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Sep 11, 2024

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer The debate about immigration this election system lacks nuance and balance. Americans deserve better.

Aug 19, 2024

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S.

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.

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