Plus: A disaster for refugees in Greece, remembering the Rohingya crisis, and
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[[link removed]] Statement on Proposed FY2021 Refugee Admissions
[[link removed]] The Trump administration has set this fiscal year’s refugee admissions cap at
just 15,000, the lowest in the history of the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
This is “a sad moment when our country … should be leading,” said HIAS president
and CEO Mark Hetfield. Read our full statement.
[[link removed]] The U.S. Can — And Should — Take In More Refugees
[[link removed]] Instead of slashing the number of refugees who can come to the United States,
the Trump administration should live up to America’s promise as a safe haven for
people around the world. Learn about the history of resettlement.
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[[link removed]] After Fires at Moria Refugee Camp, What Comes Next?
[[link removed]] A series of fires destroyed Greece’s Moria refugee camp, which had been the
largest in Europe, leaving more than 12,000 refugees and asylum seekers with
little support or access to basic necessities. HIAS Greece is working to make
sure their needs and rights are respected as the recovery continues. See how HIAS is helping in Moria.
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[[link removed]] When You Say ‘Never Again,’ Remember the Rohingya
[[link removed]] It’s now been three years since Myanmar began a brutal crackdown against the
Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic minority in the country, forcing hundreds of thousands
to flee to refugee camps in Bangladesh where they still live today. As American
Jews fight for justice, they must not forget the Rohingya and their struggle
against displacement and genocide. Read about the Rohingya crisis.
[[link removed]]More news and stories on our blog.
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In case you missed it:
* Whistleblower Alleges 'Medical Neglect,' Questionable Hysterectomies Of ICE
Detainees
[[link removed]] – A registered nurse made the shocking allegation that a doctor at a detention
facility used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement performed
hysterectomies on detained women without their consent. The complaint
reinforced the perception that ICE is subjecting detainees to inhumane
treatment, and members of Congress have pledged to investigate.
* Nearly 80 Percent of Displaced People Have Lost Job, Income Due to Virus
[[link removed]] – A survey by the Norwegian Refugee Council demonstrated the severe economic
toll COVID-19 has taken on refugees and asylum seekers. “If the coronavirus
does not kill us, hunger definitely will,” one refugee said.
* Refugees Succeed, and In Turn Inspire Those Who Help Them
[[link removed]] – While the pandemic has hit refugees and asylum seekers particularly hard, it
has also produced success stories among displaced persons. HIAS chronicled
several refugees who have won important legal victories, boosted their
businesses, and been able to integrate successfully into their local
communities despite the many difficulties of 2020.
* HIAS Leaders Speak at UNHCR Forum For NGOs
[[link removed]] – HIAS leaders showed UN officials and fellow aid groups how our international
programs staff has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. "UNHCR and NGOs need to
be a bridge that allows them to accomplish their objectives and overcome the
effects of COVID-19,” said Galo Quizanga, HIAS' global director of economic
inclusion.
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Watch and Learn:
* The Future of Refugee Resettlement
[[link removed]] – After years of policy attacks from the Trump Administration, refugee
resettlement in the United States looks very different than it once did.
Watch this webinar to hear how the lowering of the annual cap on refugee
admissions has affected our country’s ability to save the lives of tens of
thousands of people each year.
* Anti-Semitism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in the COVID-19 Era
[[link removed]] – Learn about the historic experience of Jews as targets of anti-immigrant
hatred, the ways in which Jews have been blamed for the latest waves of
immigration to this country, and how the current pandemic is impacting
refugees and asylum seekers in particular.
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Stay Involved With HIAS@Home
[[link removed]] – Even with COVID-19 restrictions in place, there are still many ways to learn
about, advocate for, and help refugees and asylum seekers. We’ve launched a new
page, HIAS@Home, where we offer calls and webinars with our experts and
partners, refugee-related resources for book and film clubs, and other ways to
stay engaged on refugee issues during the pandemic.
Find a list of ways that you can help
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