Advocacy

Advocacy Does Not Take Summer Vacation

Sep 22, 2019

Over the past six weeks, nearly 500 activists met with more than 50 members of Congress in 18 states as part of HIAS’ nationwide Asylum Advocacy Campaign.
16 Oct

Washington, DC

HIAS-Freedom For Immigrants Letter Writing Program
Join HIAS for a monthly program offering compassion and solidarity to asylum seekers in detention through a formal letter writing program with individuals who have requested correspondence, helping them access hope and connection.

Interview: Naomi Steinberg on Changing U.S. Refugee and Asylum Policy

Aug 13, 2019

HIAS Vice President for Policy and Advocacy Naomi Steinberg shares her perspective on changing US immigration policies amid the current massive global refugee crisis.
18 Sep

Santa Monica, CA

Welcoming the Stranger: A Jewish Call to Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Join Melanie Nezer, HIAS' Senior Vice President for Public Affairs, Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels of Beth Shir Shalom and other experts in the field for a conversation about the refugee and asylum crisis, and how the Jewish community is responding.
11 Sep

Washington, DC

HIAS-Freedom For Immigrants Letter Writing Program
Join HIAS for a monthly program offering compassion and solidarity to asylum seekers in detention through a formal letter writing program with individuals who have requested correspondence, helping them access hope and connection.

Update: More Than 1500 Jewish Clergy Sign Petition to Protect Asylum

Jul 23, 2019

More than 1400 Jewish clergy members signed a petition calling on elected officials to protect the legal right to seek asylum in the U.S., and on July 18, a delegation of rabbis, attorneys, and advocates went to Capitol Hill to deliver it to key members of Congress.

Reflections of a Refugee Turned Advocate

Jun 21, 2019

Kassim Hussein Rajab, a refugee from DRC, tells his story on Capitol Hill and advocates for policy changes to help refugees.
17 Jul

Washington, DC

HIAS-Freedom For Immigrants Letter Writing Program
Join HIAS for a monthly program offering compassion and solidarity to asylum seekers in detention through a formal letter writing program with individuals who have requested correspondence, helping them access hope and connection.
20 Jun

Jersey City, NJ

Welcome Home Jersey City Celebrates World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is a call to action to raise our collective voices in support of refugees at a time when there has never been a greater need. Join us to hear the stories of refugees and learn how to advocate for them, to make new friends, and to have some fun!
17 Jun

Washington, DC

HIAS-Freedom For Immigrants Letter Writing Program
Join HIAS for a monthly program offering compassion and solidarity to asylum seekers in detention through a formal letter writing program with individuals who have requested correspondence, helping them access hope and connection.

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