Topic: Protection

Apr 4, 2024

HIAS helps those who have fled persecution seek gain asylum in the U.S. But with a growing asylum backlog, many face long waits in legal limbo.

Mar 28, 2024

Women leaders from across Europe traveled to the United States to lobby for more support for local organizations serving Ukrainian refugees.

Mar 22, 2024

As Gaza faces impending famine, the centrality of alleviating suffering to Jewish tradition has never been more important.

Mar 12, 2024

HIAS is sponsoring seven women at the forefront of the response to war in Ukraine to speak at the United Nations about the war's impact on women and girls.

Mar 8, 2024

Hester Moore, who oversees HIAS' response to gender-based violence, discusses our approach to the issue in an interview.

Mar 6, 2024

Dobry Start, a HIAS partner, provides women with legal aid, mental health support, and gender-based violence prevention services, giving them the opportunity for a fresh beginning.

Mar 4, 2024

In honor of International Women's Day, we honor inspiring refugee women who fled their home countries and built new lives abroad.

Feb 13, 2024

In partnership with HIAS Israel’s Emergency Response, JACC distributes food, children’s toys, clothing, diapers, and baby food to asylum seekers.

Jan 23, 2024

The ruling is a significant victory for the asylum seekers, many of whom survivors of trauma in both Sudan and Israel.

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.