Topic: Protection

99 results

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.

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

Jun 4, 2024

VIDEO: Supporting LGBTQ+ People in Latin America All Year

LGBTQ+ people in Latin America face discrimination and violence. However, HIAS is here to help.

May 21, 2024

Meet Costa Rica’s GBV Expert, Jeacqueline Ocampo

Meet Costa Rica’s GBV Expert, Jeacqueline Ocampo Jeacqueline works in Los Chiles to provide women, children, and LGBTQ+ people with GBV prevention and response services.

Meet Costa Rica’s GBV Expert, Jeacqueline Ocampo

May 7, 2024

Empowering Resilience in Israel During Wartime 

Empowering Resilience in Israel During Wartime  Since the October 7 attacks and subsequent war, HIAS Israel Emergency Response has supported the most vulnerable communities in Israel.

Empowering Resilience in Israel During Wartime 

May 3, 2024

Let All Who Are Hungry Come and Eat

Palestinians queue for hours for food. In advance of Israel's likely invasion of Rafah, Jewish tradition reminds us that we cannot stay silent in the face of famine.

Palestinians queue for hours for food.

May 1, 2024

Empowering Organizations in the Caribbean through Localization

Empowering Organizations in the Caribbean through Localization HIAS trains local organizations in the Caribbean to ensure refugees can access quality services after the program has ended.

Empowering Organizations in the Caribbean through Localization

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.

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

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.

A Conversation with HIAS South Africa’s First Country Director

Apr 4, 2024

Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers

Vassidiki, an asylee from the Ivory Coast. | U.S. Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers | HIAS 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.

Vassidiki, an asylee from the Ivory Coast. | U.S. Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers | HIAS

Mar 28, 2024

Delegation Calls for More Support for Ukrainian Refugees

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

Women Leaders Seek Help with Ukrainian Refugees