Topic: Gender-based Violence

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Nov 22, 2024

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal These women are from different walks of life, but they all participated in a HIAS program that created an impact on each of them, and their communities.

Jun 20, 2024

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of displaced people ever recorded — 120 million — a staggering figure that has doubled over the last decade.

Mar 28, 2024

Delegation Calls for More Support for Ukrainian Refugees

Women Leaders Seek Help with Ukrainian Refugees Women leaders from across Europe traveled to the United States to lobby for more support for local organizations serving Ukrainian refugees.

Nov 15, 2023

In Mexico, an All-Woman Team Supports Survivors of Violence

In Mexico, an All-Woman Team Supports Survivors of Violence The all-female team has played a critical role in HIAS Mexico's work in serving victims of violence in Tapachula, along Mexico's border with Guatemala.

Sep 26, 2023

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

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.

Aug 31, 2023

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

“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.

May 31, 2023

Photos: Sudan’s Violence Fuels Refugee Crisis in Chad

Photos: Sudan’s Violence Fuels Refugee Crisis in Chad HIAS is delivering food, cash, and housing supplies to those seeking refuge and will be providing emergency relief in Chad for the next six months.

May 16, 2023

Weeks After Deadly Quake, Help Endures for Ecuador’s Victims

giving earthquake victims hygiene kits at water edge HIAS' response to the disaster has persisted long after the ground stopped shaking.

Apr 26, 2023

Forcibly Displaced Women in Aruba at Higher Risk of Gender-Based Violence, HIAS Study Finds

Forcibly Displaced Women in Aruba at Higher Risk of Gender-Based Violence, HIAS Study Finds The lack of regular documentation is among the factors that put forcibly displaced women in Aruba at increased risk of gender-based violence (GBV), according to a new study from HIAS Aruba.

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