Topic: Global Advocacy

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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.

Mar 17, 2023

As Conference on Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants Begins, HIAS Urges International Community to Renew Commitments

As Conference on Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants Begins, HIAS Urges International Community to Renew Commitments As donors, governments, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from around the world come together in Brussels for this week’s donors' conference on the Venezuelan displacement crisis, HIAS is calling for a concerted effort to prioritize the most pressing needs of Venezuelans and their host communities, including women, children, and indigenous populations.

Mar 8, 2023

HIAS’ Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Delivers Joint NGO Statement to UNHCR

HIAS’ Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Delivers Joint NGO Statement to UNHCR In the Americas, mixed movements soared to new record levels in 2022, both in volume and complexity. The protection space shrank largely due to new restrictive migratory policies and measures limiting safe routes and unrestricted mobility, putting displaced people at higher risk. 

Feb 27, 2023

HIAS Urges Israeli Government To Halt Changes That Would Undermine Democracy and Minority Rights

HIAS Urges Israeli Government To Halt Changes That Would Undermine Democracy and Minority Rights HIAS is urging the Israeli government and the Knesset to halt judicial reform legislation that presents a genuine threat to democracy, social cohesion, and the rights of vulnerable minority groups.

Nov 21, 2022

Hetfield on Climate Migration: “We Now Have to Address It”

Hetfield on Climate Migration: “We Now Have to Address It” On November 20, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield addressed the 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum. The event brought together democratic leaders, military strategists, security experts, and journalists from more than 60 countries engaged in pressing global peace and security challenges. 

Jun 21, 2022

Interfaith Conference Works to “Welcome the Stranger”

Interfaith Conference Works to “Welcome the Stranger” Leaders of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva June 20-21.

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