Topic: Refugee Resettlement

Jun 9, 2020

More than 1,700 volunteers help HIAS clients get the services they need to thrive in the United States.

May 20, 2020

From border policies to stimulus payments, HIAS is working to secure the rights and needs of refugees amid the pandemic.

May 14, 2020

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

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

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

As the global pandemic continues, questions abound for asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees across the country.

Apr 28, 2020

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, resettlement agencies in the HIAS affiliate network across the U.S. are finding ways to stay connected with their clients.

Apr 22, 2020

Farid and Wahida Popal, refugees from Afghanistan, have answered the call to help in New York during the pandemic.

Mar 20, 2020

Refugee Act Co-Author Calls For Renewed Compassion By Max J. Rosenthal, HIAS.org Mar 20, 2020 Supporters of refugee resettlement gather outside U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, Md., as oral arguments begin in HIAS v. Trump on Jan. 8, 2020. (Eric Kruszewski/HIAS) Nobody knows the importance of the refugee resettlement system better than former congresswoman Elizabeth […]

Mar 19, 2020

National Refugee Shabbat 5780, which will take place on March 20-21, 2020, is a moment for congregations, organizations, and individuals around the country to dedicate a Shabbat experience to refugees and asylum seekers.