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HIAS
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Silver Spring, Maryland 67,192 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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- Industry
- 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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Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, US
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Tomorrow marks five years of the shooting in El Paso. The shooter acted on the white supremacist "great replacement" theory, targeting a "Hispanic invasion." Experts say that when leaders amplify these harmful lies, they create a climate for political violence and threaten our democracy and safety. Our message to officials promoting this rhetoric over 1,250 times: STOP NOW.
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It’s not a question of if another emergency will happen, but when. And when it happens, time is of the essence. When the war in Ukraine began, we sprung into action to give essential aid and legal support for refugees. When violence and political instability erupted in Sudan, our offices in Chad expanded operations to accommodate the growing number of displaced people. Following October 7, HIAS rushed emergency protection services to affected communities in Israel. You can help be the lifeline that refugees & displaced people need during their most desperate times: https://lnkd.in/evH-AbXD
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Save the date 🗓️ Refugee Shabbat is our chance to come together and find ways to support and welcome refugees at all stages along their journey. This is especially true for the more than 120 million who have been forced to flee their homes. Bo’u netaken et ha’olam b’yachad — let's repair this world together. Join us on February 14-15 for our Seventh Annual Refugee Shabbat. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eJ4maVAG
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The danger people seeking safety face has never been greater: anti-immigrant narratives are being used to mischaracterize who they are and deny their dignity and rights. In case you forgot — HIAS has never and will never back down. Share this post if you agree, and join us in our mission to build a world where refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity 👇 https://lnkd.in/dy8DGHHY
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Conoce estos 3 datos sobre cómo fortalecer capacidades de organizaciones comunitarias en América Latina y el Caribe para que respondan a crisis y emergencias. #Localización - HIAS Colombia
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Jewish tradition is clear that we must feed the hungry, and care for those most in need. We loudly proclaim "let all who are hungry, come and eat." That's why we are highlighting the work of trusted organizations — Catholic Relief Services and Global Communities — that are helping to provide critical aid to civilians in Gaza. Together, Catholic Relief Services and Global Communities have decades of experience responding under incredibly difficult conditions. Help support their efforts — https://lnkd.in/eg_ESnx5
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Here are the facts 👇 Few issues loom larger for the upcoming presidential election in the U.S. than immigration. During the Republican National Convention, speakers spoke about undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in near-apocalyptic terms. Democrats have touted their toughness on immigration, while the Biden administration has enacted historically stringent measures to curb asylum. In our newest series Deep Dive, we're breaking down five things you need to know about immigration, refugees, and asylum. Get the details: https://lnkd.in/e6M4p-74
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We're living in a moment where anti-immigrant rhetoric and xenophobia are reaching an all-time high. We've been horrified as invasion narratives and belief in the Great Replacement have become normalized and weaponized. We've been enraged by the extreme proposals from the Trump campaign and Project 2025: mass deportations, sweeping raids, detainment camps, and a revival of President Trump's Muslim Ban. And we've been disappointed by the Biden administration's choice to implement more restrictive policies for asylum seekers when they should be addressing the real challenges at our country's southern border with leadership and solutions. Have no doubt: HIAS will be here to stand up in a principled way, even when the political climate is characterized by anti-immigrant narratives ✊
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