Topic: Economic Inclusion

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Jun 23, 2021

A High-Level Visit for HIAS Offices in Panama and Ecuador

Jun 23, 2021

A High-Level Visit for HIAS Offices in Panama and Ecuador UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met with HIAS clients in Panama and Ecuador.

Apr 30, 2021

70 Years of Workers’ Rights for Refugees

Apr 30, 2021

70 Years of Workers’ Rights for Refugees On this International Labor Day we look back on 70 years of work since the 1951 Refugee Convention effectively allowed refugees and asylum seekers access to work and the rights that go with it.

Apr 14, 2021

No to GBV, Yes to Economic Empowerment

Apr 14, 2021

No to GBV, Yes to Economic Empowerment A close collaboration in Ecuador between HIAS and UN Women promotes economic empowerment as an effective strategy to stop GBV.

Mar 8, 2021

Helping Women Find Safety and New Opportunities

Mar 8, 2021

Helping Women Find Safety and New Opportunities On International Women's Day we focus on programs in Ecuador, Israel, and Chad where HIAS is focusing on women and helping them find safety and new opportunities.

Oct 30, 2020

HIAS Ecuador Wins UN Awards

Oct 30, 2020

HIAS Ecuador Wins UN Awards HIAS Ecuador was awarded by the UN for its work in gender equality programming and an agribusiness project.

Sep 29, 2020

HIAS Leaders Speak at UNHCR Forum For NGOs

Sep 29, 2020

HIAS Leaders Speak at UNHCR Forum For NGOs HIAS's international program teams played a key role at the 2020 UNHCR-NGO Global Annual Consultations.

Sep 24, 2020

Refugees Succeed, and In Turn Inspire Those Who Help Them

Sep 24, 2020

Refugees Succeed, and In Turn Inspire Those Who Help Them Despite these tough times, there are still stories of hope and resilience that bolster refugees and inspire those helping them.

Jul 20, 2020

Briefing: Integrating Refugees into the U.S. Economy

Jul 20, 2020

Briefing: Integrating Refugees into the U.S. Economy Keith Combs, HIAS’ Economic Inclusion program manager, hosts a panel discussion on how HIAS prepares recently resettled refugees to enter the U.S. workforce.

Jun 25, 2020

Briefing: In Search of Safety — LGBTQ Refugee Protection and HIAS

Jun 25, 2020

Briefing: In Search of Safety — LGBTQ Refugee Protection and HIAS In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, three experts discuss the unique needs and vulnerabilities of this population, and how HIAS and our U.S. and international partners have stepped up to advocate for the human rights of our LGBTQ clients and provide lifesaving support.

May 7, 2020

Briefing: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees

May 7, 2020

Briefing: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees In this HIAS briefing call, Galo Quizanga, director of global economic inclusion and Alicia Wrenn, senior director of resettlement and integration, discuss how refugees in the U.S. and around the world are being impacted economically by COVID-19.

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