Topic: Legal Protection

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Nov 21, 2024

How to Help Refugees and Asylum Seekers After the U.S. Elections

Two Welcome Corps private sponsorship groups, Miracle PSG and Rehoboth Welcomes PSG from Aurora, CO, are reunited with family members from Eritrea at Denver International Airport on September 26, 2024. | How to Help Refugees and Asylum Seekers After the U.S. Elections | HIAS In the wake of an election characterized by strong anti-immigrant rhetoric, learn how you can help asylum seekers and refugees in the U.S.

Nov 6, 2024

Court Convicts Four in 2020 Attack on German Photojournalist

Court Convicts Four in 2020 Attack on German Photojournalist The court in Mytilene convicted four for attacking photojournalist Michael Trammer and issuing violent threats to refugees.

Oct 23, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Igor, U.S.

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

Aug 26, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Yoerli, Costa Rica

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Yoerli, Costa Rica Yoerli's life changed in early 2021. Now, she's living in Costa Rica, where she works for HIAS.

Aug 19, 2024

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

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.

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

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.

Apr 25, 2024

In Costa Rica, A Legal Team Helps Refugees Start New Lives 

In Costa Rica, A Legal Team Helps Refugees Start New Lives  Our team of expert lawyers support people fleeing from persecution to obtain asylum, work permits, and more in Costa Rica.

Apr 24, 2024

A Conversation with HIAS South Africa’s First Country Director

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

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