Topic: Humanitarian Aid

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Jan 20, 2026

Remembering Who We Are: One Year of Fighting Alongside Refugee and Immigrant Communities

Demonstrators protest outside of the Whipple federal building on January 14, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests have sparked up around the city after a federal agent fatally shot a U.S. citizen, Renee Good, in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis on January 7. The Trump administration has sent a reported 2,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest immigrants in the region. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Since January 20, 2025, HIAS has fought back against the Trump Administration, providing assistance to refugee and immigrant communities.

Demonstrators protest outside of the Whipple federal building on January 14, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests have sparked up around the city after a federal agent fatally shot a U.S. citizen, Renee Good, in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis on January 7. The Trump administration has sent a reported 2,000 federal agents into the area, with more on the way, as they make a push to arrest immigrants in the region. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Dec 19, 2025

2025: Year in Review

HIAS and our partners IRAP, CWS, and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) hold a press conference following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals oral arguments in the Pacito v. Trump class action lawsuit challenging the refugee ban in Pasadena, California on September 4, 2025. (Brenda Bravo for IRAP, HIAS, CWS, and LCSNW) In 2025, record global displacement collided with a sweeping rollback of U.S. humanitarian policies. HIAS still found ways to help.

HIAS and our partners IRAP, CWS, and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) hold a press conference following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals oral arguments in the Pacito v. Trump class action lawsuit challenging the refugee ban in Pasadena, California on September 4, 2025. (Brenda Bravo for IRAP, HIAS, CWS, and LCSNW)

Nov 4, 2025

Q&A: How HIAS Protects Refugees and Displaced People

HIAS Colombia staff provide protection services to displaced people in transit in Capurgana, Colombia on June 17, 2025. (HIAS Colombia) Hear from Neetu Mahil, HIAS’ lead for programmatic design and impact, as she answers the most common questions about our protection work.

HIAS Colombia staff provide protection services to displaced people in transit in Capurgana, Colombia on June 17, 2025. (HIAS Colombia)

Sep 15, 2025

Refugees and Internally Displaced People in Ukraine: What You Need to Know 

Anna and her cat Vinya inside the university shelter where they have been living since March 13, 2022 in Lviv, Ukraine on February 12, 2023. Anna's small village in the Donetsk district was destroyed, forcing her to flee and seek refuge. (Paula Bronstein for HIAS). HIAS has worked in Ukraine since 2001, supporting displaced people. Learn more about refugees and internally displaced people in Ukraine.

Anna and her cat Vinya inside the university shelter where they have been living since March 13, 2022 in Lviv, Ukraine on February 12, 2023. Anna's small village in the Donetsk district was destroyed, forcing her to flee and seek refuge. (Paula Bronstein for HIAS).

Jul 31, 2025

Saving Lives in Gaza: The Jewish and Humanitarian Imperative

A little boy runs with an empty pail in search of food beside a column of other empty pails. HIAS' identity as both a Jewish and a humanitarian organization compels us to call for a massive and unobstructed aid effort to save lives in Gaza.

A little boy runs with an empty pail in search of food beside a column of other empty pails.

Jul 7, 2025

In Vigils Across the Country, Americans Gather to Fight for Welcome

In Vigils Across the Country, Americans Gather to Fight for Welcome More than 20 vigils organized by HIAS and local partners took place across to the United States, bringing together those who support welcome.

In Vigils Across the Country, Americans Gather to Fight for Welcome

Jun 18, 2025

UNHCR: Global Forced Displacement Surges Past 122 million 

Two migrants help a limping woman. As governments cut support for refugees, the number of displaced worldwide reaches a new high.

Two migrants help a limping woman.

Jun 13, 2025

The Trump Administration’s Assault on Humanitarian Aid — What You Need to Know

Congolese refugees look through a corrugated metal fence at batches of food delivered by USAID. The latest insight and analysis on the U.S. cuts to humanitarian aid spending — and how you can respond.

Congolese refugees look through a corrugated metal fence at batches of food delivered by USAID.

Jun 11, 2025

Refugees in Colombia: What You Need to Know

A case worker speaks with participants in a workshop in Colombia. Learn more about the refugee context in Colombia — and HIAS' work in the country.

A case worker speaks with participants in a workshop in Colombia.

May 15, 2025

Refugees in Ecuador: What You Need to Know

Refugees in Ecuador: What You Need to Know A huge increase in violence has worsened an already challenging situation for refugees in Ecuador.

Refugees in Ecuador: What You Need to Know