Watch our video address on the 2020 election results and where we go from here.
Dear John,
On behalf of HIAS, the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees, I am
honored to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President elect
Kamala Harris. With this historic election, we are confident that the United
States will reaffirm its long-standing commitment to protecting refugees.
Watch our video and read the HIAS’ full statement now.
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris understand America’s role in the world and the need
for governments to work together to find solutions for the plight of refugees.
We are proud to be on the cusp of a new and hopeful time in the country’s
relationship with refugees, and regaining America’s place as a leader in the
world for human rights.
Yet the closeness of this election puts us at HIAS on notice that we need to be
more vigilant than ever in making sure refugees and immigrants feel welcome in
this country, and can find protection in this world. We know that many people in
our diverse community — especially people who are Black, indigenous and people
of color — are feeling particularly threatened, and for good reason.
We have our work cut out for us but we look forward to working with Joe Biden
and his administration to restore our country’s leadership in helping people who
seek safety and freedom, and creating a more welcoming United States.
Thank you for standing with us,
Mark Hetfield
President & CEO
P.S. Join us for a webinar on Thursday, November 12 at 4pm ET to learn what’s next
for refugees and asylum seekers.
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