Topic: Combatting Antisemitism and Xenophobia

Oct 2, 2024

In South Africa, refugees face huge obstacles to access legal protections. They also endure xenophobia and violent attacks.

Sep 12, 2024

Immigration and asylum have been significant issues in elections across the world — not just the United States.

Apr 24, 2024

HIAS South Africa’s first director Alana Pugh-Jones Baranov discusses her plan to work alongside the country's Jewish community.

Feb 9, 2024

From New York to Brussels to Caracas, congregations demonstrated their commitment to local refugee communities during this year's Refugee Shabbat.

Feb 5, 2024

In a statement, 17 Jewish organizations expressed concern over white supremacist conspiracy theories underlying the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas.

Jan 12, 2024

The Jewish community rightly feels rage and distress over the October 7 attacks. But we cannot turn a blind eye to displacement and famine.

Nov 13, 2023

As an organization that is deeply rooted in humanity and empathy, advocating for the rights and safety of vulnerable people around the world, HIAS recognizes the pain of any life destroyed.

Jul 27, 2023

The Biden administration’s asylum ban has had a profound impact not only at the U.S.-Mexico border but throughout the entire Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, where HIAS operates over 70 field offices across 11 countries.

May 24, 2023

In mid-May, over 300 activist leaders from across California convened at JPAC Capitol Summit to advocate on issues of concern to their communities. Extending case management for refugees, a goal aligned with Jewish history and values, was one of the summit’s major priorities.

May 9, 2023

Robert Aronson, a member and immediate past chair of the HIAS board, reflects on a recent board visit to Poland and Moldova.