Topic: Combatting Antisemitism and Xenophobia

Oct 23, 2024

Igor Chubaryov has worked at HIAS since November 1989. But his history with the organization started months earlier, after he fled the Soviet Union.

Oct 10, 2024

At HIAS, World Mental Health Day (October 10) notes the importance of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy.

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.