Topic: United States

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Nov 21, 2024

How to Help Refugees and Asylum Seekers After the U.S. Elections

Two Welcome Corps private sponsorship groups, Miracle PSG and Rehoboth Welcomes PSG from Aurora, CO, are reunited with family members from Eritrea at Denver International Airport on September 26, 2024. | How to Help Refugees and Asylum Seekers After the U.S. Elections | HIAS In the wake of an election characterized by strong anti-immigrant rhetoric, learn how you can help asylum seekers and refugees in the U.S.

Nov 15, 2024

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation 

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation  HIAS' Rabbi-in Residence reflects on HIAS' history and ability to meet the current moment in 2024.

Nov 1, 2024

Deep Dive: The Great Replacement Theory

Deep Dive: The Great Replacement Theory In the latest edition of HIAS’ Deep Dive series, we consider the Great Replacement Theory — and its connection to HIAS — in greater detail.

Oct 29, 2024

We Must Combat Xenophobia. Here’s How We Can.

We Must Combat Xenophobia. Here’s How We Can. In the inaugural essay of the Rising to the Moment series, HIAS president Mark Hetfield considers how we can combat the rising threat of xenophobia.

Oct 27, 2024

HIAS Statement on the Pittsburgh Shooting, Six Years Later 

HIAS Statement on the Pittsburgh Shooting, Six Years Later  HIAS mourns the eleven victims of the attack, and stands in solidarity with the wider Pittsburgh community that was so deeply, and forever, affected.  

Oct 23, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Igor, U.S.

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Igor, U.S. Igor Chubaryov has worked at HIAS since November 1989. But his history with the organization started months earlier, after he fled the Soviet Union.

Oct 11, 2024

Extreme Weather Illustrates Climate Change Risk to Refugees

Extreme Weather Illustrates Climate Change Risk to Refugees The impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other flooding disasters around the world is a harbinger of displacement challenges ahead.

Sep 20, 2024

Congregation Recognized for Its Many Helping Hands

people in airport with welcome signs and balloons Judea Reform Congregation in Durham, North Carolina received a Pathways Award from HIAS for outstanding work on behalf of forcibly displaced people.

Sep 11, 2024

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer The debate about immigration this U.S. election season lacks nuance and balance. Americans deserve better.

Aug 19, 2024

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S.

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.

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