Topic: Latin America

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Mar 13, 2025

Working Together to Combat Violence in Guyana 

Participants in a workshop examine an advertising campaign for the defense of women and girls against violence. (Magaiva Gonsalves for HIAS) These four women and men are taking steps to combatting violence in their communities. Find out more about their stories today.

Jan 17, 2025

A Cuban Jew in the Big Apple: My Family’s Journey to Safety

A Cuban Jew in the Big Apple: My Family’s Journey to Safety After fleeing Cuba after the Communist revolution, Leon Perez and his family settled in New York City and built a new life. This is their story.

Dec 23, 2024

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah This time of the year we turn to stories of hope for every night of the Hanukkah holiday. We hope you are inspired when you read these stories.

Nov 26, 2024

Internship Program Helps Refugees Kickstart their Careers

Internship Program Helps Refugees Kickstart their Careers The "Talent Without Borders" employability program provides young refugees with valuable career advice.

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.

Nov 7, 2024

Children, the Invisible Victims of Ecuador’s Rising Violence

Children, the Invisible Victims of Ecuador’s Rising Violence In Ecuador, children are victims of a never-ending cycle of violence which claimed 770 lives under 19 in 2023.

Oct 11, 2024

New Partnership to Protect 14,000 Refugee and Migrant Women and Girls in Panama and Costa Rica  

New Partnership to Protect 14,000 Refugee and Migrant Women and Girls in Panama and Costa Rica   Through the Journeys (Trayectos) program, HIAS and UN women will work to promote the empowerment of women.

Sep 24, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Lyn, Guyana

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Lyn, Guyana Lyn left her country as a child. Now, she works with refugees in Guyana to help them find employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Aug 26, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Yoerli, Costa Rica

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Yoerli, Costa Rica Yoerli's life changed in early 2021. Now, she's living in Costa Rica, where she works for HIAS.

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