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Oct 2, 2023

High Risks Remain for Ukrainian Women in Moldova and Romania

A new report from HIAS and VOICE addresses the situation of women and girls in the context of the Ukrainian crisis response in Moldova and Romania.

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Sep 26, 2023

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

Latin America and the Caribbean has some of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. This innovative program is working with men to help them understand how traditional forms of masculinity perpetuate violence against women and girls, and what they can do to change this.

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Sep 22, 2023

Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet

Economic inclusion programs work with displaced people to achieve their long-term financial stability and self-reliance in host communities. Here are five ways these programs work at HIAS.

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Sep 20, 2023

Commemorating 20 Years of Humanitarian Assistance in Ecuador

Sabrina Lustgarten, who served as HIAS Ecuador's first country director, reflects on how the organization's work in the country set the tone for HIAS' expansion across the world.

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Sep 6, 2023

UNHCR: Record Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean

A new report has found that over 21 million people across the region are displaced, an increase of 25% from the previous year. This recent increase has overwhelmed humanitarian organizations and host communities.

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Sep 5, 2023

Eritrean Asylum Seekers Face “Instability and Uncertainty” in Israel

Following weekend clashes between Eritrean asylum seekers and the police, HIAS Israel Country Director Sivan Carmel appeared on CNN to provide context for and discuss the implications of the event.

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Aug 31, 2023

“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya

As the urban refugee population in Nairobi and other cities in Kenya numbers about 88,000, the ways to reach clients is sometimes a challenge. So HIAS offices sometimes go to the clients, rather than the other way around.

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Damage is seen from a late morning missile attack hitting the Chernihiv Regional Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater that killed 7 people, injuring 129, on August 19, 2023 in Chernihiv, Ukraine. | R2P Worker Among Those Killed in Ukraine Missile Attack | HIAS
Aug 23, 2023

R2P Staffer Among Those Killed in Ukraine Missile Attack

A humanitarian worker on the staff of long-time HIAS partner Right to Protection (R2P) was among the seven people killed in a missile attack on Chernihiv, Ukraine on Saturday, August 19.

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Aug 10, 2023

Chad: Despite Robust Response, Emergency Remains

As an estimated 600,000 refugees are expected to settle in the country by the end of 2023.

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Jul 31, 2023

A Refugee Explores Her Culinary Passion in Costa Rica

After fleeing to Costa Rica from her native Nicaragua, Erika Sanchez opened her own restaurant through the help of HIAS' Graduation Model Approach.

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