Topic: Refugee Resettlement
Through our network of local resettlement partners, HIAS welcomes resettled refugees and helps them build their lives in communities across the United States.
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Jun 4, 2021
Wolf Blitzer: Welcome and Help Refugees
Jun 4, 2021
The CNN speaks about the need for Americans of all religions to support and welcome refugees to the United States.
May 19, 2021
HIAS in NYT: President Biden, Thousands of Refugees Are Waiting On You
May 19, 2021
In a guest essay for the New York Times, HIAS officials Melanie Nezer and León Rodríguez explain why fixing refugee resettlement requires far more effort from both the Biden administration and Congress.
May 3, 2021
President Biden Fulfills Pledge to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap to 62,500
May 3, 2021
President Biden Fulfills Pledge to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap to 62,500 May 03, 2021 WASHINGTON — On May 3, President Biden officially raised the U.S.’ refugee admissions cap for this fiscal year from an all-time low of 15,000 to 62,500. HIAS commends the Biden administration for taking this long-overdue action and acknowledging the vocal public support […]
May 2, 2021
Opinion: Biden’s Inertia Means Congress Must Act On Refugees
May 2, 2021
HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield says Congress must make it impossible for future presidents to block refugees from coming to the United States.
Apr 20, 2021
What a Dramatic Day in Resettlement Means for Refugees
Apr 20, 2021
A disappointing announcement on refugee resettlement by President Biden sparked a major public backlash and quick reversal. Here's what happened.
Apr 19, 2021
Looking Back, Giving Back: A HIAS Volunteer Pays Forward
Apr 19, 2021
Twenty years ago Inna Zubashko came to the U.S. from Ukraine. HIAS gave Inna the time and the tools to learn English and prepare for entering the workforce. Now she's giving back.
Apr 12, 2021
HBO’s John Oliver Takes Biden to Task Over Refugee Admissions
Apr 12, 2021
HBO's John Oliver sounded off about President Biden not raising this year’s refugee admissions cap as promised.
Mar 26, 2021
HIAS Welcomes Introduction of GRACE Act
Mar 26, 2021
HIAS Welcomes Introduction of GRACE Act Mar 26, 2021 WASHINGTON — The past four years have seen dramatic declines in the number of refugees resettled in the United States. The Trump administration repeatedly slashed the U.S.’ annual refugee admission cap, eventually setting it an all-time low of just 15,000; the Biden administration has yet to […]
Feb 21, 2021
Debra Messing and Mandana Dayani: Supporting Refugees is a Core Jewish Value
Feb 21, 2021
Former HIAS client Mandana Dayani and her good friend, actress and activist Debra Messing, joined HIAS and Holocaust Museum LA for the series "Welcome to Paradise: Refugees at Home in LA."
Feb 16, 2021
HIAS’ Community Engagement Sends Strong Message
Feb 16, 2021
HIAS’ community engagement team knows the start of a new presidency doesn't mean refugee advocates can take a break.