Plus: Good news for refugees in two court cases, an innovative business program
for women in Peru, and more.March 2020


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[[link removed]] Austin Assembly Rallies Support For Asylum Seekers
[[link removed]] More than 300 people attended the Austin Jews for Refugees Assembly to support
the rights and dignity of those seeking safety in the United States. The
assembly brought refugee organizations like HIAS together with local officials
and members of the Austin community to learn how to help refugees, asylum
seekers, and the programs that support them. Learn more about the event.
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[[link removed]] Lawsuit Settlement Will Help Reunite Refugee Families
[[link removed]] The U.S. government entered into a major settlement with plaintiffs in Jewish Family Service v. Trump , a lawsuit filed by a HIAS affiliate in 2017. The settlement requires the
government to expedite the refugee resettlement applications of more than 300
people affected by one of the Trump administration’s bans on certain refugees
entering the United States. Read more about the settlement.
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[[link removed]] Entrepreneurship School Is Now in Session
[[link removed]] A group of 14 women in Peru became the first to graduate from a HIAS program
that teaches both entrepreneurship and how to recognize and escape gender-based
violence. “This school of entrepreneurship helps women understand that we [have]
worth...for the simple fact of being women,” said one of the graduates.
Learn about HIAS’ program.
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[[link removed]] HIAS Responds to Emergency in Chad
[[link removed]] In the last three months more than 16,000 Darfuri refugees have poured over the
Sudan-Chad border due to renewed inter-ethnic violence. HIAS is on the ground
responding, providing core relief and psychological first aid. Learn more about the developing situation.
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In case you missed it:

* Another Important Win in HIAS v. Trump
[[link removed]] – In January, HIAS won a preliminary injunction to block the Trump
administration’s executive order allowing state and local officials to refuse
refugee resettlement. This month, a federal appeals court denied the
government’s motion to expedite its appeal, meaning the injunction will
remain in place for at least several more months.

* Accenture Volunteers Help HIAS Clients On the Job Hunt
[[link removed]] – HIAS is teaming up with Accenture to help refugees in the United States find
jobs. Accenture employees have helped clients from HIAS New York by editing
resumes, holding mock interviews, and helping refugees learn about
professional etiquette and cultural norms in the U.S.

* 'What Part of Illegal Don't You Understand?'
[[link removed]] – Sonia Nazario, an American journalist who covers immigration, wrote a
powerful opinion piece about how her family fled the persecution of both Jews
and Christians to find safety in the United States — and why it’s critical
for Americans to demand a “sane and humane” immigration policy.

Get Involved:

* Take Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
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Events:

* Join National Refugee Shabbat March 20-21. Find an event near you.
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New gift items in the HIAS store:

* HIAS t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, travel mugs, and stickers
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