Topic: Protection

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Dec 22, 2023

Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Asylum Seekers

HIAS staff and volunteers pose with a pile of toys they have finished wrapping. The gifts were donated as part of a holiday toy drive for HIAS legal clients and their families at HIAS’ headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland on December 11, 2023. Thanks to volunteers, staff members, and supporters, HIAS' legal clients will receive some extra holiday cheer this year.

HIAS staff and volunteers pose with a pile of toys they have finished wrapping. The gifts were donated as part of a holiday toy drive for HIAS legal clients and their families at HIAS’ headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland on December 11, 2023.

Dec 21, 2023

Understanding New York’s Migrant “Crisis” — and How to Help

A bus, carrying the migrants from Texas, arrives in Port Authority bus station in New York. HIAS experts say New York isn't facing a "migration crisis", but a lack of coordination and resources. HIAS is helping new arrivals, and you can too.

A bus, carrying the migrants from Texas, arrives in Port Authority bus station in New York.

Dec 19, 2023

2023: Year in Review

2023: Year in Review In a year marked by geopolitical conflict and other challenges, HIAS expanded its services to meet the needs of displaced people worldwide.

2023: Year in Review

Dec 8, 2023

WATCH: Safeguarding Refugee Rights Through Legal Support

A HIAS legal client sits and talks with a client in this thumbnail for the video In this new video, you'll hear the stories of some of the over 200,000 displaced people HIAS assists each year through its legal support programs.

A HIAS legal client sits and talks with a client in this thumbnail for the video

Nov 15, 2023

In Mexico, an All-Woman Team Supports Survivors of Violence

In Mexico, an All-Woman Team Supports Survivors of Violence The all-female team has played a critical role in HIAS Mexico's work in serving victims of violence in Tapachula, along Mexico's border with Guatemala.

In Mexico, an All-Woman Team Supports Survivors of Violence

Nov 10, 2023

Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement

Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement Following the breakout of full-scale war in 2022, a HIAS program began teaching Ukrainian parents how to explore difficult issues with their children.

Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement

Oct 10, 2023

Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees

Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees With a record 110 million people forcibly displaced, it is vital that everyday Americans help refugees find welcome and safety in their communities.

Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees

Oct 2, 2023

High Risks Remain for Ukrainian Women in Moldova and Romania

Illustration of women and girls in shadows A new report from HIAS and VOICE addresses the situation of women and girls in the context of the Ukrainian crisis response in Moldova and Romania.

Illustration of women and girls in shadows

Sep 26, 2023

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine Latin America and the Caribbean has some of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. This innovative program is working with men to help them understand how traditional forms of masculinity perpetuate violence against women and girls, and what they can do to change this.

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

Sep 5, 2023

Eritrean Asylum Seekers Face “Instability and Uncertainty” in Israel

Following weekend clashes between Eritrean asylum seekers and the police, HIAS Israel Country Director Sivan Carmel appeared on CNN to provide context for and discuss the implications of the event.

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