Topic: Protection

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Nov 15, 2023

In Mexico, an All-Woman Team Supports Survivors of Violence

In Mexico, an All-Woman Team Supports Survivors of Violence The all-female team has played a critical role in HIAS Mexico's work in serving victims of violence in Tapachula, along Mexico's border with Guatemala.

In Mexico, an All-Woman Team Supports Survivors of Violence

Nov 10, 2023

Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement

Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement Following the breakout of full-scale war in 2022, a HIAS program began teaching Ukrainian parents how to explore difficult issues with their children.

Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement

Oct 10, 2023

Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees

Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees With a record 110 million people forcibly displaced, it is vital that everyday Americans help refugees find welcome and safety in their communities.

Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees

Oct 2, 2023

High Risks Remain for Ukrainian Women in Moldova and Romania

Illustration of women and girls in shadows A new report from HIAS and VOICE addresses the situation of women and girls in the context of the Ukrainian crisis response in Moldova and Romania.

Illustration of women and girls in shadows

Sep 26, 2023

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine Latin America and the Caribbean has some of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. This innovative program is working with men to help them understand how traditional forms of masculinity perpetuate violence against women and girls, and what they can do to change this.

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

Sep 5, 2023

Eritrean Asylum Seekers Face “Instability and Uncertainty” in Israel

Following weekend clashes between Eritrean asylum seekers and the police, HIAS Israel Country Director Sivan Carmel appeared on CNN to provide context for and discuss the implications of the event.

Aug 31, 2023

“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya

“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya As the urban refugee population in Nairobi and other cities in Kenya numbers about 88,000, the ways to reach clients is sometimes a challenge. So HIAS offices sometimes go to the clients, rather than the other way around.

“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya

Jul 13, 2023

HIAS Receives Avicenna Peace Award for Supporting Afghans

HIAS Receives Avicenna Peace Award for Supporting Afghans HIAS+JCORE Executive Director David Mason was among the recipients of the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies’ 2022 Avicenna International Award for Intercultural Cooperation for Peace.

HIAS Receives Avicenna Peace Award for Supporting Afghans

Jun 27, 2023

“Now I am Free”: A Gay Ugandan Builds Community in the U.S.

Robert, 36, a gay former refugee from Uganda, stands in his front yard near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a lull in the rain on June 12, 2023. Robert was resettled by HIAS resettlement partner HIAS Pennsylvania in 2016. | In 2014, Robert fled anti-LGBTQ persecution in Uganda, eventually settling in Philadelphia with the assistance of HIAS affiliate HIAS Pennsylvania. Today, as new anti-LGBTQ legislation looms large in Uganda, he has built a new life for himself — and community for LGBTQ refugees in Philadelphia.

Robert, 36, a gay former refugee from Uganda, stands in his front yard near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a lull in the rain on June 12, 2023. Robert was resettled by HIAS resettlement partner HIAS Pennsylvania in 2016. |

Jun 22, 2023

More Than Just a Free Ride: Uber Fills a Need for Refugees 

Man outside of Uber car, little girl inside silver car The ride sharing company has been a lifeline for displaced people for whom transportation poses great difficulty.

Man outside of Uber car, little girl inside silver car

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