Topic: Asylum

255 results

Dec 23, 2024

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.

2024: Year in Review

Dec 2, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Monim, Israel

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.

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Nov 15, 2024

JTA Profiles HIAS’ Determination Following U.S. Election

The article highlights HIAS' determination to continue our work despite political uncertainty following the U.S. presidential election.

JTA Profiles HIAS’ Determination Following U.S. Election

Nov 4, 2024

Juvenile Court of Kos Acquits Somali Asylum Seeker of All Charges

Juvenile Court of Kos Acquits Somali Asylum Seeker of All Charges

Oct 23, 2024

Leading Jewish Organizations, 500 Jewish Clergy Sign HIAS’ Pre-election Policy Platform in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Leading Jewish Organizations, 500 Jewish Clergy Sign HIAS’ Pre-election Policy Platform in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Sep 30, 2024

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.

HIAS Opposes Latest Asylum Rule Changes

Sep 11, 2024

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer

The debate about immigration this U.S. election season lacks nuance and balance. Americans deserve better.

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer

Aug 19, 2024

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.

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

Jul 19, 2024

Deep Dive: Immigration, Asylum, and the U.S. Election

The truth about issues related to immigration, asylum, and refugees that affect the 2024 election.

Deep Dive: Immigration, Asylum, and the U.S. Election

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

Amidst a fraught U.S. election cycle, asylum seekers are targets for negative political rhetoric and legislation curtailing their access to safety.

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger