Topic: Latin America
48 results
Oct 27, 2021
Desperation Drives Thousands Through Darién Gap
Oct 27, 2021
...We can provide mental health for women and children. We need to scale up operations given the dimension of the humanitarian needs.” After they have crossed the jungle of Darién,...
Jun 16, 2021
HIAS Applauds Expansion of CAM Program
Jun 16, 2021
HIAS Applauds Expansion of CAM Program Jun 16, 2021 SILVER SPRING, Md. — On June 15, the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced the expansion of the Central American Minors (CAM) program. The program was established in 2014 as a way for certain U.S.-based parents of children from the Northern Triangle countries of Honduras, Guatemala, […]
Mar 16, 2021
Colombia’s Bold Gesture to Help Venezuelan Refugees
Mar 16, 2021
At the beginning of this month, the president of Colombia signed an order to help address the biggest refugee crisis in the Western Hemisphere.
Jun 30, 2020
For Trans Women Refugees, HIAS Can Be a Lifeline
Jun 30, 2020
With more and more transgender women approaching HIAS for help, particularly in Latin America, we have made their well-being a top priority.
Sep 6, 2019
At the Border of Hope and Despair
Sep 6, 2019
HIAS Board Chair Bob Aronson shares his thoughts after recently seeing the situation up close in El Paso, TX, and Juarez, Mexico.
Aug 28, 2019
HIAS Ecuador Responds to Border Emergency
Aug 28, 2019
HIAS Ecuador worked around the clock over the past several days to assist Venezuelans who were streaming into the country, crossing the border before they felt it might be too late.
Mar 27, 2019
HIAS, UNHCR Statement on Fraud in Aruba
Mar 27, 2019
HIAS, UNHCR Statement on Fraud in Aruba Mar 27, 2019 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and HIAS Aruba are not aware of and are not affiliated with the group “Movimiento Todos Por Venezuela”. Any transfer of money or sending personal information may result in fraudulent situations as well as economic damage and/or […]
Jan 2, 2019
Safe Spaces Open Up in Latin America
Jan 2, 2019
The Regional Safe Spaces Network of the Americas helps organizations working with refugees in Latin America to provide services for victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
Apr 30, 2018
HIAS Costa Rica Helps Launch Legal Support Network for Refugees
Apr 30, 2018
“This powerful new coalition will expand the reach of our work and provide refugees and asylum seekers with vital and timely legal advice."
Apr 11, 2018
In Ecuador, Starting Over Through Baking
Apr 11, 2018
"My biggest dream is to own a bakery where I can give jobs to people who need it," Patricia says.