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Sep 26, 2023
In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine
Sep 26, 2023
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.
Sep 22, 2023
Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet
Sep 22, 2023
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.
Sep 20, 2023
Commemorating 20 Years of Humanitarian Assistance in Ecuador
Sep 20, 2023
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.
Sep 7, 2023
In the Darién, Refugees Receive Help All Along the Way
Sep 7, 2023
HIAS' cross-border programs ensure that displaced people — particularly GBV survivors and those from the LGBTQ community — get support throughout their journeys.
Sep 6, 2023
UNHCR: Record Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean
Sep 6, 2023
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.
Sep 5, 2023
Eritrean Asylum Seekers Face “Instability and Uncertainty” in Israel
Sep 5, 2023
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.
Sep 1, 2023
Helping LGBTQ People Thrive in Ecuador
Sep 1, 2023
Claudia Gomez and Isabela Ruiz participated in the Entrepreneurship School with a Gender Lens with HIAS Ecuador, and now they now have a successful business selling vegan snacks.
Aug 31, 2023
“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya
Aug 31, 2023
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.
Aug 23, 2023
R2P Staffer Among Those Killed in Ukraine Missile Attack
Aug 23, 2023
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.
Aug 10, 2023
Chad: Despite Robust Response, Emergency Remains
Aug 10, 2023
As an estimated 600,000 refugees are expected to settle in the country by the end of 2023.