Topic: Asylum
221 results
Jun 14, 2023
UNHCR: Forced Displacement Grew 21% in 2022, Now 110 Million Worldwide
Jun 14, 2023
Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of forcibly displaced people ever recorded. The UNHCR Global Trends report shows 108.4 million people at the end of 2022 were forcibly displaced worldwide, but recent fighting, especially in Sudan, has pushed the global total to an estimated 110 million as of May 2023.
Jun 6, 2023
May 23, 2023
Hetfield Calls for Immigration Reform at U.S. House Hearing
May 23, 2023
In a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement on Tuesday, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield said that comprehensive immigration reform is the only way to respect the rights of asylum seekers by creating safe, orderly and humane processes, while also meeting demands for border security.
May 23, 2023
Greece Election: How Will the Results Affect Refugees?
May 23, 2023
HIAS Greece Country Director Vassilis Kerasiotis discusses the potential impact of Kyriakos Mitsotakis' victory on refugees and HIAS’ work in the country.
May 23, 2023
HIAS CEO Hetfield Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Before House Judiciary Committee
May 23, 2023
Statement of HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield after testifying before the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement
May 18, 2023
To Unlock Solutions on Migration, Western Hemisphere Nations Must Prioritize Implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration
May 18, 2023
It is crucial that the U.S. and other countries across the Western Hemisphere prioritize implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection.
May 17, 2023
HIAS Launches Center for Refugee Policy
May 17, 2023
HIAS, the global Jewish humanitarian organization that provides critical services to refugees around the world, today launched the HIAS Center for Refugee Policy.
May 11, 2023
As Title 42 Ends, HIAS Condemns New Restrictions on Right to Asylum
May 11, 2023
While the lifting of Title 42 should be cause for celebration, the Biden administration is replacing it with new unacceptable restrictions at the border — including a de facto asylum ban, and increased reliance on expedited removal.
May 10, 2023
The End of Title 42: Five Key Takeaways
May 10, 2023
In preparation the end of Title 42 enforcement on May 11, the Biden Administration has announced policies restricting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border while committing to facilitate and expand resettlement for displaced people from the Western Hemisphere.
May 8, 2023
HIAS Opposes Secure the Border Act of 2023
May 8, 2023
HIAS is calling on the House of Representatives to reject H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which lawmakers are expected to debate and vote on this week.