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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Jul 1, 2020

HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Jul 01, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, plays a crucial role in administering refugee admissions, asylum, naturalization of new Americans, and other programs that are central to our identity as a nation of immigrants and refugees. HIAS […]

Jun 22, 2020

Opinion: Local and Faithful — How a Global Refugee Agency Can Be Effective

Opinion: Local and Faithful — How a Global Refugee Agency Can Be Effective Humanitarian organizations should champion local civil society and faith leaders in local communities, says HIAS' Senior Vice President, Programs Raphael Marcus.

Jun 19, 2020

Debunking Myths About Refugees

Debunking Myths About Refugees Debunking Myths About Refugees Jun 19, 2020 Story by Kaz Weida originally published on June 18 by Rosetta Stone. Reproduced with permission. In honor of Refugee Week and World Refugee Day, we thought we’d reach out to two of our partners in the refugee community to learn more about the reality today’s refugees face. While the […]

Jun 17, 2020

This World Refugee Day, Calling on the Global Jewish Community to Act

This World Refugee Day, Calling on the Global Jewish Community to Act The #70 million campaign will mobilize Jews to donate, raise awareness, volunteer, and advocate in support of some of the globe’s most vulnerable people.

Jun 9, 2020

When Refugees Need Help, HIAS Volunteers Step Up

When Refugees Need Help, HIAS Volunteers Step Up More than 1,700 volunteers help HIAS clients get the services they need to thrive in the United States.

May 20, 2020

COVID-19 Shows The Need For Strong Refugee Advocacy

COVID-19 Shows The Need For Strong Refugee Advocacy From border policies to stimulus payments, HIAS is working to secure the rights and needs of refugees amid the pandemic.

May 14, 2020

Briefing: Helping Refugees and Asylum Seekers in California Amidst COVID-19

Briefing: Helping Refugees and Asylum Seekers in California Amidst COVID-19 HIAS and its three California affiliates — JFCS-East Bay, JFS Silicon Valley, and JFS San Diego — discuss serving refugees and asylum seekers during the COVID-19 crisis.

May 7, 2020

Briefing: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees

Briefing: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees In this HIAS briefing call, Galo Quizanga, director of global economic inclusion and Alicia Wrenn, senior director of resettlement and integration, discuss how refugees in the U.S. and around the world are being impacted economically by COVID-19.

May 5, 2020

A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum

A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum The international human rights system is fragile—HIAS will continue to represent, advocate, and litigate for something better and more rights-compliant.

May 1, 2020

New COVID-19 Resource Page for U.S. Clients

New COVID-19 Resource Page for U.S. Clients As the global pandemic continues, questions abound for asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees across the country.

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