The Canvas as Courtroom: How Refugee Art is Shaping the Pursuit of International Justice

In the sprawling, dust-choked corridors of the world’s largest refugee camps, the most potent evidence of human rights abuses is not always found in bureaucratic files or formal testimony. Increasingly,…

From Survival to Self-Reliance: The Urgent Case for Unlocking Refugee Labor in Uganda

By Ismail Hussein Ismail Every morning in Kampala, before the first light of dawn touches the horizon, Sadio—not her real name—begins her day. She is not preparing for a corporate…

Beyond the Ballot Box: Why Congressional Midterms Are Crucial for the Future of U.S. Immigration and Refugee Policy

By Naomi Steinberg Vice President of Refugee and Immigration Policy and Advocacy October 15, 2026 As Americans head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections, the political discourse is…

Over 600 Jewish Clergy Denounce New Federal Rule Targeting Refugee Legal Status

By Staff Reporter October 22, 2026 In a significant escalation of the ongoing friction between faith-based advocacy groups and the current administration’s immigration agenda, a coalition of more than 600…

The Crumbling Pillar: Is Uganda’s “Model” Refugee Policy Reaching a Breaking Point?

For nearly two decades, Uganda has stood as a beacon of humanitarian progress. When the country enacted the Refugees Act of 2006, the international community hailed it as a transformative…

Beyond the Border: Why Costa Rica’s Refugee Integration is a Strategic Economic Imperative

This feature article explores the shifting paradigm of migration policy in Costa Rica, originally discussed in an opinion piece published in La Nación on October 11, 2026. For decades, Costa…

Beyond the Ballot: Why Congress Is the True Architect of U.S. Immigration and Refugee Policy

By Naomi Steinberg, Vice President of Refugee and Immigration Policy and Advocacy October 15, 2026 As the United States approaches the 2026 midterm elections, the political atmosphere is saturated with…

Beyond Borders: The Resurgence of Community Sponsorship in American Refugee Resettlement

September 8, 2026 | By HIAS Staff In an era defined by global displacement and shifting geopolitical landscapes, the concept of “welcoming the stranger” has transitioned from an abstract moral…

Beyond Survival: The Urgent Need to Turn Uganda’s Refugee Labor Laws into Reality

Every morning in Kampala, before the first rays of the sun pierce the horizon, a woman known as Sadio* begins her day. She is not preparing for a boardroom meeting…

The Cracks in the Model: Why Uganda’s World-Leading Refugee Policy is at a Breaking Point

For nearly two decades, the Republic of Uganda has been held up by the international community as the global gold standard for refugee protection. While wealthier nations built walls and…