Topic: Latin America

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Jun 4, 2024

VIDEO: Supporting LGBTQ+ People in Latin America All Year

LGBTQ+ people in Latin America face discrimination and violence. However, HIAS is here to help.

May 21, 2024

Meet Costa Rica’s GBV Expert, Jeacqueline Ocampo

Meet Costa Rica’s GBV Expert, Jeacqueline Ocampo Jeacqueline works in Los Chiles to provide women, children, and LGBTQ+ people with GBV prevention and response services.

May 15, 2024

A Wage Employment Program That Makes a Lasting Difference

A Wage Employment Program That Makes a Lasting Difference When Rosario fled to Costa Rica, she never imagined that she'd be where she is today. Now, she's got a stable job and is buying a house.

May 8, 2024

In the Caribbean, HIAS and UNHCR Make an Impact from Afar

In the Caribbean, HIAS and UNHCR Make an Impact from Afar A team in Oranjestad, Aruba, supports hundreds of refugees in need across the Caribbean through our remote services program.

May 1, 2024

Empowering Organizations in the Caribbean through Localization

Empowering Organizations in the Caribbean through Localization HIAS trains local organizations in the Caribbean to ensure refugees can access quality services after the program has ended.

Apr 30, 2024

VIDEO: Jewish Refugees Resettled in Latin America Share Memories

Ever since HIAS opened the doors of its first store in New York over a century ago, we have supported thousands of Jewish people fleeing persecution.

Apr 25, 2024

In Costa Rica, A Legal Team Helps Refugees Start New Lives 

In Costa Rica, A Legal Team Helps Refugees Start New Lives  Our team of expert lawyers support people fleeing from persecution to obtain asylum, work permits, and more in Costa Rica.

Apr 9, 2024

HIAS Calls Attention to Northern Central America’s Growing Humanitarian Challenges

HIAS Calls Attention to Northern Central America’s Growing Humanitarian Challenges HIAS is welcoming a joint solidarity event led by the governments of the U.S. and Sweden to address increased humanitarian needs persisting across Northern Central America.

Apr 5, 2024

WATCH: Standing for Rights and Safety at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Learn more about current conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border and in the LAC region, solutions to address existing challenges, and how to help.

Dec 20, 2023

UN Recognizes HIAS’ Cross-Border Response in the Darién Gap

UN Recognizes HIAS’ Cross-Border Response in the Darién Gap HIAS’ cross-border program for displaced people crossing the Darién Gap and Central America is among the top 10 global best practices designated by the United Nations Network on Migration (UNNM) and the International Migration Review Forum (INMR).

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