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We stand in solidarity with the Haitian immigrant community in the wake of the recent xenophobic attacks in Springfield, Ohio. Jewish leaders recently shared their thoughts on this harmful rhetoric 👇 Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/dPCAydAm

Current conditions for LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine are challenging. One of the biggest hurdles they face is the fact that hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people are not clearly prohibited under current Ukrainian law. Following an attack herself, Olha decided to stay in Ukraine to fight for a better future for all LGBTQ+ people. Olha founded Gender Stream to provide humanitarian assistance and advocate for policies that protect the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what Olha and her team are currently working on: https://lnkd.in/exKF2cX2

The meeting today between President Biden and Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed presented a critical chance to ensure the cooperation of the UAE in bringing an end to the crisis in Sudan. More than 500 days of conflict have created the world’s largest hunger, protection, and displacement crisis: over 10 million people displaced within the country and beyond its borders, and half the country in need of humanitarian aid. We encourage President Biden and Vice President Harris to continue pressing the Emirati government to prioritize a peaceful resolution of the conflict and an immediate expansion of humanitarian access so that lifesaving aid can reach the people who need it most. https://lnkd.in/dCPN94tG

"Legally, they don't exist". One group of displaced people is often underreported and not talked about enough: those who are stateless. But what does stateless mean, and how are stateless people impacted by this status? Swipe for 4 things you may not know ➡️ share this post to help raise awareness. https://lnkd.in/eiB_f8WT

Severe flooding has displaced locals and refugees across Chad. Here's what we know so far ➡️ Learn how you can help: https://lnkd.in/e3MCrAH2

We're pausing to recognize the extraordinary efforts made in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and other displaced people 👏 Our Pathways Awards were created to highlight the unique ways that Jewish communities nationwide have stepped up to support individuals impacted by immigration. “At an unparalleled moment in human history, these congregations embody the core Jewish value of welcoming the stranger,” said Rabbi Sarah B., HIAS’ Director of Clergy and Congregations. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/etUNh_Qp

What does welcome mean to you? 🫶   As we celebrate Welcoming Week, hear from our resettlement partners across the country on what they think when they hear the word ‘welcoming’.   Some of our favorite answers: safe spaces, hope, family, and acceptance.   Share this video to show your support for welcome here and around the world 💙 #WelcomingWeek2024

When immigrants become the subject of conspiracy theories and internet memes, it can only lead to dangerous outcomes. The racist and inflammatory language recently used to describe Haitian immigrants should never be used as a joke. “It is just like the [anti-immigrant blood libel] used against the Jewish community in centuries past, and it is now being used to stir up hatred and fear," shared HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield. "While it is patently absurd, and was proven even during the debate to be a lie, the repercussions for Haitian-Americans are already being felt.” Share this post if you agree that this rhetoric has NO place in American electoral discourse 👏

Susana recounts her family's story to find a better future, which began three generations ago in Germany. After meeting and marrying a Chilean man, her grandmother left Berlin for Copenhagen, but returned back to Germany in 1938. "Before long, they started to see that the situation for Jewish people in Germany was getting much worse under Hitler," Susana shared. They knew things would possibly get worse, so Susana's mother went to obtain Chilean passports and they began determining their next move: Argentina. But they had one pressing problem. Where would they get the money for their trip? "The Nazi government charged high taxes to Jews who wished to emigrate and forced many of them to leave their assets behind in Germany. The financial barriers they faced made everything seem impossible, until my mother got in touch with HIAS," Susana recalled. See what happened next for Susana's family: https://lnkd.in/eXNQ9Z3f

When immigrants become the subject of conspiracy theories and internet memes, it can only lead to dangerous outcomes. The racist and inflammatory language being used to describe Haitian immigrants can never be construed as a joke. In fact, it is insidious and plays into the strategy of those who seek to scapegoat immigrants for political gain. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47oT8n3