Topic: Sudanese Refugees

Apr 21, 2023

An influx of refugees would add further strain to one of the world's most beleaguered — and forgotten — countries.

Aug 19, 2022

More than 1,000 households were affected by severe flooding, with scores of homes and businesses damaged or destroyed.

Feb 3, 2022

In the latest episode of Crossing Borders, the HIAS podcast, we learn about the complicated issue of asylum in Israel.

Jan 13, 2022

Asylum seekers in Israel don’t often receive good news, but now 2,445 Sudanese asylum seekers are being granted temporary residence status in 2022.

Apr 30, 2020

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, asylum seekers in Israel were leading precarious lives. Now, with the country on lockdown and jobs drying up, HIAS Israel County Director Sivan Carmel says it is harder than ever for asylum seekers to stay afloat.

Apr 24, 2020

HIAS Applauds the End of Israel's Deposit Law Apr 24, 2020 TEL AVIV — On April 23, the Israeli Supreme Court struck down the country’s Deposit Law, which withheld 20 percent of asylum seekers’ salaries as an incentive for them to leave the country. HIAS applauds the Supreme Court’s decision, which will give asylum seekers and their […]

Mar 2, 2020

HIAS Chad provided emergency response aid when 16,000 refugees poured over the border due to renewed inter-ethnic violence.

Apr 5, 2018

In an open letter, 11 American Jewish organizations urge Prime Minister Netanyahu to pursue a humane solution for the 39,000 asylum seekers currently within Israel's borders.

Aug 17, 2017

With funds from Jewish World Watch, HIAS Chad has begun implementing a highly innovative and cost-effective initiative to help refugees grow food year-around.

May 18, 2017

HIAS Chad is partnering with the World Food Programme and UNHCR to implement a new model for food distribution for Sudanese refugees.