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HIAS works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. For more than 130 years, HIAS has been helping refugees rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. Impassioned by our mission, we bring the lessons of HIAS’ history and Jewish ethics and experience to our commitment to serve refugees and other displaced persons of concern around the world.
Conflicts around the world have forced 65 million people to flee their homelands due to persecution - harassment, threats, abduction, or torture - because of their race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or political opinion. Over and over we have seen that, despite these traumas, refugees are brave, resilient, and resourceful people. Despite having typically left everything behind - including homes, jobs, and savings - they find ways not just to survive but to thrive. But they cannot do it alone. HIAS is the only Jewish organization whose mission is to assist refugees - whoever they are and wherever they are. Around the world, we help refugees find safety and freedom and regain control of their lives. Since our founding, we have helped 4.5 million refugees worldwide. |
