Topic: Latin America

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Sep 7, 2023

In the Darién, Refugees Receive Help All Along the Way

Sep 7, 2023

HIAS staff gives personal supplies to migrant women at the HIAS support tent in Migration Reception Center of Lajas Blancas, Darien Gap | In the Darien Gap, Refugees Find Help All Along the Way | HIAS HIAS' cross-border programs ensure that displaced people — particularly GBV survivors and those from the LGBTQ community — get support throughout their journeys.

HIAS staff gives personal supplies to migrant women at the HIAS support tent in Migration Reception Center of Lajas Blancas, Darien Gap | In the Darien Gap, Refugees Find Help All Along the Way | HIAS

Sep 6, 2023

UNHCR: Record Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean

Sep 6, 2023

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.

UNHCR: Record Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean

Sep 1, 2023

Helping LGBTQ People Thrive in Ecuador

Sep 1, 2023

Helping LGBTQ People Thrive in Ecuador Claudia Gomez and Isabela Ruiz participated in the Entrepreneurship School with a Gender Lens with HIAS Ecuador, and now they now have a successful business selling vegan snacks.

Helping LGBTQ People Thrive in Ecuador

Jul 27, 2023

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

Jul 27, 2023

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.

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

Jul 17, 2023

EU-CELAC Summit: HIAS Calls for Renewed Commitments to Support Forcibly Displaced People

Jul 17, 2023

EU-CELAC Summit: HIAS Calls for Renewed Commitments to Support Forcibly Displaced People As European Union (EU) leaders commit to renewed cooperation with countries in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC), HIAS calls for strengthened efforts to ensure meaningful protection and sustainable inclusion for the more than 20 million forcibly displaced people across the LAC region.

EU-CELAC Summit: HIAS Calls for Renewed Commitments to Support Forcibly Displaced People

Jul 12, 2023

HIAS Calls for Enhanced Coordination on Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean 

Jul 12, 2023

HIAS Calls for Enhanced Coordination on Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean  In an intervention delivered on Wednesday at a gathering of human rights leaders in the Western Hemisphere, Cristina Garcia, HIAS’ Senior Vice President for the Latin America and Caribbean region, called for enhanced coordination and cooperation in addressing forced displacement challenges. 

HIAS Calls for Enhanced Coordination on Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean 

Jun 13, 2023

After an Arduous Journey, a Migrant Finds Hope in Guyana

Jun 13, 2023

After an Arduous Journey, a Migrant Finds Hope in Guyana After Alejandra Ortega left Venezuela, she found community — and opportunity — after coming into contact with HIAS Guyana.

After an Arduous Journey, a Migrant Finds Hope in Guyana

May 18, 2023

To Unlock Solutions on Migration, Western Hemisphere Nations Must Prioritize Implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration

May 18, 2023

To Unlock Solutions on Migration, Western Hemisphere Nations Must Prioritize Implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration It is crucial that the U.S. and other countries across the Western Hemisphere prioritize implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection.

To Unlock Solutions on Migration, Western Hemisphere Nations Must Prioritize Implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration

May 10, 2023

The End of Title 42: Five Key Takeaways

May 10, 2023

Immigrants seeking asylum in the United States wait in line as they are processed by U.S. Border Patrol agents in the early morning hours after crossing into Arizona from Mexico on May 10, 2023 in Yuma, Arizona. | The End of Title 42: Five Key Takeaways | HIAS In preparation the end of Title 42 enforcement on May 11, the Biden Administration has announced policies restricting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border while committing to facilitate and expand resettlement for displaced people from the Western Hemisphere.

Immigrants seeking asylum in the United States wait in line as they are processed by U.S. Border Patrol agents in the early morning hours after crossing into Arizona from Mexico on May 10, 2023 in Yuma, Arizona. | The End of Title 42: Five Key Takeaways | HIAS

Mar 30, 2023

Tragedy Illustrates Brutal Treatment of Mexico’s Migrants

Mar 30, 2023

An altar is seen outside the immigration detention center where 39 migrants died during a fire in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Three days after the deadly fire, HIAS officials say the disaster illustrates "inhumane" border policy.

An altar is seen outside the immigration detention center where 39 migrants died during a fire in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state,

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