Topic: Latin America

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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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

Dec 6, 2023

HIAS Warns Humanitarian Funding in Latin America in Decline Amid Escalating Crisis

HIAS Warns Humanitarian Funding in Latin America in Decline Amid Escalating Crisis With a growing number of people displaced throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, HIAS warns that the region is grappling with a decline in funding — with support at its lowest level in recent years.

HIAS Warns Humanitarian Funding in Latin America in Decline Amid Escalating Crisis

Oct 20, 2023

HIAS Welcomes Mexico’s Initiative to Address Regional Displacement Challenges

HIAS Welcomes Mexico’s Initiative to Address Regional Displacement Challenges HIAS in encouraged by the recent announcement that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico will meet with representatives of 11 governments from the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region regarding a regional migration plan on October 22nd in Palenque, Mexico

HIAS Welcomes Mexico’s Initiative to Address Regional Displacement Challenges

Sep 22, 2023

Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet

Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet Economic inclusion programs work with displaced people to achieve their long-term financial stability and self-reliance in host communities. Here are five ways these programs work at HIAS.

Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet

Sep 20, 2023

Commemorating 20 Years of Humanitarian Assistance in Ecuador

Commemorating 20 Years of Humanitarian Assistance in Ecuador Sabrina Lustgarten, who served as HIAS Ecuador's first country director, reflects on how the organization's work in the country set the tone for HIAS' expansion across the world.

Commemorating 20 Years of Humanitarian Assistance in Ecuador

Sep 6, 2023

UNHCR: Record Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean

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

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