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Former HIAS Executive Director Martin Wenick Dies
May 13, 2020

Wenick spent 27 years as a Foreign Service officer and was a longtime supporter of the Soviet Jewish community.
U.S. Asylum System Grinds To a Halt During Pandemic
May 11, 2020

COVID-19 has pitched an already-backlogged asylum system into "a state of chaos."
Briefing: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees
May 07, 2020

In this HIAS briefing call, Galo Quizanga, director of global economic inclusion and Alicia Wrenn, senior director of resettlement and integration, discuss how refugees in the U.S. and around the world are being impacted economically by COVID-19.
A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum
May 05, 2020

The international human rights system is fragile—HIAS will continue to represent, advocate, and litigate for something better and more rights-compliant.
Up Close and Personal at the U.S.-Mexico Border
May 05, 2020

A volunteer who went on a HIAS delegation to the U.S.-Mexico border just before the pandemic recalls his work and the emotional impact of the trip.
New COVID-19 Resource Page for U.S. Clients
May 01, 2020

As the global pandemic continues, questions abound for asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees across the country.
How Asylum Seekers In Israel Are Coping With COVID-19
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.
LISTEN: CFR Discussion on How COVID-19 is Affecting Refugees
Apr 30, 2020

The Council on Foreign Relations interviews HIAS' VP of International Programs Rachel Levitan.
HIAS Partners Find Ways to Stay Connected to Clients During Pandemic
Apr 28, 2020

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, resettlement agencies in the HIAS affiliate network across the U.S. are finding ways to stay connected with their clients.
Refugees Answer the Call to Help in New York
Apr 22, 2020

Farid and Wahida Popal, refugees from Afghanistan, have answered the call to help in New York during the pandemic.

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