Despite these concerns, there’s a silver lining. It’s not too late for candidates to address the reality that a majority of Americans want both border security and a strong asylum system. During the remaining months of this election season, we must insist that major candidates for office speak to what immigrants, including asylees and resettled refugees, contribute to the country. We must encourage candidates to drop one-sided narratives about the border and embrace policy recommendations that we believe could be more effective than deterrence-only programs. Read the full piece: https://bit.ly/4gn4H29
HIAS
Non-profit Organizations
Silver Spring, Maryland 68,315 followers
Welcome the Stranger. Protect the Refugee.
About us
There have never been more people seeking safety and so few places willing to protect and welcome them. More than 114 million people are fleeing persecution. Governments should be taking responsibility to support them, but instead, their responses are unacceptable. Founded more than 120 years ago, HIAS is there for refugees when and where they need help most. We are a Jewish humanitarian organization that works in the United States and 20+ other countries, providing vital services to refugees and asylum seekers of all faiths so they can rebuild their lives. With the Jewish community beside us, we also advocate for the rights of forcibly displaced people globally. Over our expansive history, we’ve confronted—and overcome—formidable challenges facing refugees. Today, we are a leader with the expertise, partnerships, and values necessary to respond to the global crisis. Refugees deserve a world in which they find welcome, safety, and opportunity. With you, we can create it. Learn more and take action at HIAS.org.
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http://www.hias.org
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1881
- Specialties
- Refugee Resettlement, Jewish Social Justice, Refugee Protection, Advocacy, Handling Asylum Claims, Humanitarian Aid, Emergency Response, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services, Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Services, Economic Inclusion, and Legal Support
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1300 Spring St Suite 500
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, US
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More than 120 million people — a number higher than the population of Egypt — are displaced, creating more urgency for HIAS’ work than ever before. Swipe for a snapshot of our impact in 2023 ➡️ read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eYhnfiZY
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The U.S. is on track toward welcoming the highest number of arrivals in three decades. Swipe to learn more from Refugee Council USA (RCUSA)'s latest report. Get the full details: https://lnkd.in/eiy-tY54
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In the U.S., The Great Replacement Theory showed up in the 2016 presidential election — in Charlottesville with white supremacists chanting “Jews will not replace us;” and as the foundation of the antisemitism illustrated in the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack. Join us next week to examine how the deadly interplay of The Great Replacement Theory and antisemitism are reflected in the way that political candidates frame their perspectives on immigration policy — and how it impacts our work. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/euSEunPc
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Last week, the HIAS community came together and showed how collective empathy and action can make a big difference for our first ever Giving Day. With thanks to you, we can continue: 🤲 Resettling refugees 💰 Promoting economic opportunities for refugees 🚨 Responding to emergencies. …and so much more! From all of us at HIAS, thank you again for your generosity this Giving Day.
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The challenges facing our country can be met with common-sense solutions rather than turning our backs on people searching for safety. That's why we're calling on solidarity for displaced people in the U.S. and around the world. Use the link to join us in saying: "I stand with refugees and asylum seekers." https://lnkd.in/e6ezwJUD
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The Darién Gap, a stretch of jungle between Colombia and Panama, is one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world due to a hostile terrain, bad health conditions, and widespread violence. HIAS and Médecins du Monde have recently partnered with the European Union to provide assistance to displaced people in Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica. Swipe to learn more ➡️
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“When I evacuated from Afghanistan, I had a lot of hope that [my brother] would follow me after a few days." Maryam and her family were among the over 70,000 Afghans who were evacuated to the U.S. in 2021. But thousands of others unable to escape during the evacuation, including Ahmad, were not as fortunate. Fearing for their safety and with no clear path to the U.S., Ahmad’s family decided to flee. They crossed the border into Iran in 2021, and the following year traveled to Brazil after receiving temporary humanitarian parole there. They then made their way north to the U.S.-Mexico border in the hope of reuniting with Maryam and her family in the U.S. “These months were like a horrible nightmare,” shared Ahmad. “At any moment, there was no guarantee of safety. We saw death, several times, in front of our eyes.” Discover what happened next for Ahmad and Maryam: https://lnkd.in/eWB2i42H
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HIAS has been there for refugees when and where they need help most. We provide vital services to refugees and asylum seekers in over 20 countries, and we advocate for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives. We can't turn our backs as communities flee war zones, persecution, and violence. Especially as we find ourselves living in a moment when anti-immigrant rhetoric and xenophobia are reaching an all-time high, we come together today and prove that we are on the right side of history. Help us continue this lifesaving work 👉 donate today: https://bit.ly/474RG9u
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During the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan that concluded in late August of 2021, over 76,000 Afghans, many of whom had worked closely with the American government, were evacuated to the United States. But thousands more unable to escape at the time have faced arduous journeys attempting to reach the U.S. — and to obtain legal status once they arrived. Three years later, we’re continuing to provide extensive resettlement support and legal assistance to hundreds of Afghan asylum seekers struggling to find safety and stability in the U.S. Read more: https://bit.ly/3AQNOg0
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