HIAS (formerly the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) established in 1881 to assist Jews fleeing pogroms, is the leading Jewish refugee agency. Today, HIAS, supports refugees and asylum seekers across the globe.

Please join us for a briefing by HIAS Senior Vice President, Raphael Marcus.  He will provide an update on the current situation in Central and Latin America. Mr. Marcus will discuss HIAS’s work in the region, the growing crisis in Venezuela and the impact on neighboring states.  Mr. Marcus will also discuss the current situation on our southern border.