Topic: Refugee Resettlement

Aug 23, 2021

In the San Francisco Bay Area, HIAS resettlement affiliates JFCS East Bay and JFS of Silicon Valley are getting ready to welcome more Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders in one month than they usually do in half a year.

Aug 5, 2021

Refugees are once again arriving in the United States in higher numbers, and resettlement agencies are working hard to grow and meet their needs.

Jul 30, 2021

This week marks the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention of 1951, the international legal document which was intended to ensure solutions for refugees.

Jul 1, 2021

Church of Sweden and HIAS Europe Team Up To Support Refugee Integration Jul 01, 2021 The Church of Sweden and the Jewish refugee aid organization HIAS are partnering to facilitate community integration in Europe. To this end, the two organizations signed in June a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).  In 2015, more than 1000 Church of […]

Jun 24, 2021

The story of Baraka, a gay man who fled his home in Rwanda after his sexuality was discovered, and the critical help he has received from HIAS Kenya.

Jun 16, 2021

Yusuf, a gay man from eastern Africa, endured years of isolation, abuse, and several close brushes with death because of his sexuality. But now, with the help of HIAS and its local resettlement partners, he's rebuilding his life in safety and dignity.

Jun 7, 2021

Yiftach Millo has worked on LGBTQ refugee issues for many years, but for Pride month he tells the story of Adam, the "ultimate" refugee.

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

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 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 […]