Topic: United States

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Dec 15, 2022

HIAS Welcomes State Department Announcement on Resettlement of Rohingya Refugees 

HIAS Welcomes State Department Announcement on Resettlement of Rohingya Refugees 

HIAS Welcomes State Department Announcement on Resettlement of Rohingya Refugees 

Nov 22, 2022

A First Thanksgiving for Refugees in Pennsylvania

A First Thanksgiving for Refugees in Pennsylvania Newly-arrived refugees experience their first Thanksgiving celebrations, thanks to events held by HIAS resettlement partners HIAS Pennsylvania and JFCS Pittsburgh.

A First Thanksgiving for Refugees in Pennsylvania

Oct 3, 2022

What To Know About the Migrant Buses — and HIAS’ Response

What To Know About the Migrant Buses — and HIAS’ Response Since April 2022, tens of thousands of asylum seekers and migrants have been sent from Texas and Arizona to Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. HIAS staff involved in the local and national response explain the situation and what HIAS is doing to help.

What To Know About the Migrant Buses — and HIAS’ Response

Aug 31, 2022

In the Face of Uncertainty, Afghan Evacuees Lay Down Roots

In the Face of Uncertainty, Afghan Evacuees Lay Down Roots Wali Ahmadzai is building a new life — and a new business — in Florida with the help of HIAS affiliate Gulf Coast JFCS. But nearly a year after arriving in the U.S., he is one of thousands of Afghan evacuees still unsure when or how they will gain permanent legal status.

In the Face of Uncertainty, Afghan Evacuees Lay Down Roots

Aug 15, 2022

One Year After the Fall of Kabul, a Look Back – and What’s Next

One Year After the Fall of Kabul, a Look Back – and What’s Next In the year since the fall of Kabul, HIAS has resettled over 4,300 Afghans through the tireless efforts of its staff, resettlement partners, and volunteers. But the work to ensure that Afghan evacuees are able to build new lives in the U.S. is not finished yet.

One Year After the Fall of Kabul, a Look Back – and What’s Next

Jun 27, 2022

Recent Supreme Court Decisions Erode Migrants’ Rights

Recent Supreme Court Decisions Erode Migrants’ Rights As refugee advocates anxiously wait for the Supreme Court to determine the fate of the “Remain in Mexico” program, a spate of recent decisions have harmful implications for migrants, including those seeking asylum in the U.S.

Recent Supreme Court Decisions Erode Migrants’ Rights

Jun 8, 2022

HIAS Says International Community Must Do More to Help Most Vulnerable in Ukraine Refugee Crisis

HIAS Says International Community Must Do More to Help Most Vulnerable in Ukraine Refugee Crisis

HIAS Says International Community Must Do More to Help Most Vulnerable in Ukraine Refugee Crisis

May 25, 2022

New Welcome Circles Will Support Ukrainians

New Welcome Circles Will Support Ukrainians Experts from HIAS and JFNA explained how individuals and communities can welcome those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The May 23 webinar, “Welcome in Action: Jewish Community Support for Ukrainian Newcomers” also previewed the upcoming launch of HIAS Welcome Circles for Ukrainians.

New Welcome Circles Will Support Ukrainians

May 18, 2022

Stranded in Mexico: The Human Cost of Title 42

Stranded in Mexico: The Human Cost of Title 42 Ana and James, asylum seekers from Mexico and Haiti, fled to the U.S.-Mexico border in search of safety. Forced to remain in the most dangerous areas of Mexico under Title 42, both found danger and violence instead.

Stranded in Mexico: The Human Cost of Title 42

Apr 29, 2022

Supporting Afghan Evacuees, Interfaith Communities Host Iftar Dinners

Supporting Afghan Evacuees, Interfaith Communities Host Iftar Dinners After just a few months of living in the U.S., Afghans resettled by Welcome Circles are navigating how to observe Ramadan in their new homes – and Welcome Circles are learning how best to support them.

Supporting Afghan Evacuees, Interfaith Communities Host Iftar Dinners

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