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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Feb 7, 2017

HIAS v. Trump – Why We’re Suing

HIAS v. Trump – Why We’re Suing In more than 135 years serving refugees, HIAS has routinely represented asylum seekers in court against the U.S. government. Never before, however, has HIAS itself sued the U.S. government, let alone the President of the United States. Until today.

Feb 7, 2017

HIAS Names Shelly Pitterman Senior Vice President for Programs

HIAS Names Shelly Pitterman Senior Vice President for Programs HIAS Names Shelly Pitterman Senior Vice President for Programs Feb 07, 2017 HIAS, the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelly Pitterman as senior vice president for programs, effective February 6, 2017. Pitterman, who will be based in HIAS headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, will oversee all of […]

Feb 3, 2017

Rabbi Jennie Rosenn in Haaretz: Why American Jews Must Oppose Trump’s Ban

Rabbi Jennie Rosenn in Haaretz: Why American Jews Must Oppose Trump’s Ban HIAS VP of Community Engagement Rabbi Jennie Rosenn published an op-ed in Haaretz on Friday, February 3, calling on the Jewish community to stand up to President Trump’s refugee ban.

Jan 31, 2017

Taking #RefugeesWelcome to the Streets

Taking #RefugeesWelcome to the Streets The fight to make this country a place that welcomes refugees is becoming contagious.

Jan 30, 2017

WATCH: HIAS President Mark Hetfield on MSNBC: Refugee Ban is “Vile”

WATCH: HIAS President Mark Hetfield on MSNBC: Refugee Ban is “Vile” HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield discussed the Trump Administration's refugee ban on MSNBC with host Ari Melber on Sunday, January 29, 2017.

Jan 27, 2017

HIAS Outraged by Executive Order Suspending Refugee Resettlement Program

HIAS Outraged by Executive Order Suspending Refugee Resettlement Program HIAS Outraged by Executive Order Suspending Refugee Resettlement Program Jan 27, 2017 WASHINGTON—Today, President Trump signed an executive order suspending the federal refugee resettlement program, barring the resettlement of refugees from Syria, calling for “extreme vetting,” halting refugee resettlement for 120 days and reducing the number of refugee admissions in fiscal year 2017 to 50,000, […]

Jan 26, 2017

Trump’s Planned Action on Refugees is a Betrayal of American Values

Trump’s Planned Action on Refugees is a Betrayal of American Values Trump’s Planned Action on Refugees is a Betrayal of American Values Jan 26, 2017 WASHINGTON—President Trump is considering issuing an executive order barring the resettlement of refugees from several Muslim-majority countries, calling for “extreme vetting” and reducing the number of refugee admissions in the United States from 110,000 to 50,000, according to leaked documents. In […]

Dec 14, 2016

WATCH: Council on Foreign Relations Panel Discussion with HIAS’ Mark Hetfield

WATCH: Council on Foreign Relations Panel Discussion with HIAS’ Mark Hetfield Experts, including HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield, discuss the role faith-based organizations have taken during the refugee crisis and the challenges of aiding and resettling refugees in the United States and abroad.

Dec 13, 2016

Boscoe Finds Safety and Self-Expression in Seattle

Boscoe Finds Safety and Self-Expression in Seattle With the same level of determination he applied to his journey to the U.S., Boscoe refuses to let his circumstances determine his future—giving up is simply not an option. “I am so appreciative of the help I received from everyone here, but it is up to me to make sure I move forward,” Boscoe said.

Dec 5, 2016

AmeriCorps Volunteers Turn Their Attention Toward Refugees

AmeriCorps Volunteers Turn Their Attention Toward Refugees AmeriCorps Volunteers Turn Their Attention Toward Refugees By Gabe Cahn, HIAS.org Dec 05, 2016 Saba Al Tameemi came to Washington state with her husband and two children in October 2015. Just two months later, the 35-year-old Iraqi with a master’s degree in English and American Literature from the University of Baghdad began helping other newly […]

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