Topic: Darien Gap

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Aug 19, 2024

39,000 People Along Darien Gap To Receive Life-Saving Protection and Health Assistance

39,000 People Along Darien Gap To Receive Life-Saving Protection and Health Assistance A joint operation between HIAS and other organizations offers relief to tens of thousands of people crossing the perilous Darien Gap.

Dec 20, 2023

UN Recognizes HIAS’ Cross-Border Response in the Darién Gap

UN Recognizes HIAS’ Cross-Border Response in the Darién Gap HIAS’ cross-border program for displaced people crossing the Darién Gap and Central America is among the top 10 global best practices designated by the United Nations Network on Migration (UNNM) and the International Migration Review Forum (INMR).

Sep 6, 2023

UNHCR: Record Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean

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.

Jul 27, 2023

Beyond the Border: The Regional Effects of the U.S. Asylum Ban

Migrants, most from Haiti, prepare to depart a base camp towards the infamous Darien Gap while on their journey towards the United States on October 07, 2021 at Las Tekas, Colombia. | Beyond the Border: The Regional Effects of the U.S. Asylum Ban | HIAS The Biden administration’s asylum ban has had a profound impact not only at the U.S.-Mexico border but throughout the entire Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, where HIAS operates over 70 field offices across 11 countries.

Dec 14, 2022

2022 in Review: War in Ukraine Adds to Record Displacement Worldwide

Civilians flee the city of Irpin, Kiev, Ukraine, during heavy 2022 will likely be remembered in the refugee world as one of the worst crises ever, as the war in Ukraine continues to shape the global response to millions of displaced people. Take a look back at the Ukraine crisis and other pivotal moments of the year.

Jan 5, 2022

HIAS Panama Celebrates Decade of Change

HIAS Panama Celebrates Decade of Change HIAS Panama has had a lot of changes since it began operations 10 years ago.

Dec 22, 2021

2021: A Year In Review

2021: A Year In Review 2021 may not have been much better than 2020, but HIAS remained committed to providing vital services worldwide, reaching more than 1.1 million displaced people.

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