The Fractured Promise: Uganda’s Refugee Model at a Breaking Point
This report expands upon findings originally published by The East African, analyzing the systemic erosion of one of the world’s most celebrated refugee frameworks. When the Ugandan government enacted the…
The Architecture of Welcome: How Community Sponsorship is Redefining Refugee Resettlement in America
By HIAS Staff | September 8, 2026 In the landscape of humanitarian aid, the most transformative moments often occur not in the halls of government, but in the quiet, everyday…
Beyond the Horizon: How Long-Term Support Systems Are Redefining Refugee Integration in America
By Zhanna Veyts | Associate VP of Global External Relations and Marketing September 16, 2026 When the daughter of a Venezuelan refugee named Pedro* first stepped into the family’s new…
From Survival to Self-Reliance: Bridging the Gap Between Refugee Policy and Economic Reality in Uganda
By Ismail Hussein Ismail Every morning in Kampala, long before the city’s chaotic traffic begins its daily symphony of horns and exhaust, Sadio—not her real name—begins her workday. She spends…
The Cracks in the "Model": Why Uganda’s Refugee Policy is Nearing 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, it fundamentally reshaped the global discourse on displacement.…
A Global Report Card: Assessing the State of Displacement on World Refugee Day 2026
By Noah Gottschalk, Chief External Relations Officer June 18, 2026 As the international community approaches World Refugee Day on June 20, the occasion serves a dual purpose. It is, first…
Standing for Sanctuary: How Jewish Student Activism is Reshaping the Refugee Narrative in the UK
By: Editorial Desk Date: May 21, 2026 In an era defined by the hardening of borders and the resurgence of xenophobic rhetoric, a new coalition of Jewish university students across…
From Relief to Resilience: Why Uganda’s Refugee Policy Must Evolve Beyond Aid
Introduction: The Unseen Potential Every morning in Kampala, before the sun crests the horizon, Sadio (a pseudonym) prepares for a day of grueling labor. She hand-weaves straw baskets, a profession…
The Fracture of a Model: Why Uganda’s Refugee Policy is Nearing a Breaking Point
For nearly two decades, Uganda has been the gold standard of humanitarian hospitality. Under the landmark Refugees Act of 2006, the East African nation pioneered a progressive approach that eschewed…
The New Frontline: Navigating the Complex Refugee and Asylum Landscape in Mexico
Date: May 13, 2026 By: HIAS Staff For decades, Mexico served primarily as a transit corridor for those seeking safety in the United States. Today, that paradigm has shifted fundamentally.…




















