Topic: Social Services

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Mar 13, 2025

Working Together to Combat Violence in Guyana 

Participants in a workshop examine an advertising campaign for the defense of women and girls against violence. (Magaiva Gonsalves for HIAS) These four women and men are taking steps to combatting violence in their communities. Find out more about their stories today.

Feb 19, 2025

Women Humanitarians in Ukraine Need Mental Health Support

Women Humanitarians in Ukraine Need Mental Health Support Three years after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, HIAS is helping women in the humanitarian sector improve their mental health.

Dec 23, 2024

2024: Year in Review

2024: Year in Review 2024 will be remembered as an extraordinarily challenging year for refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people. HIAS programs and services reached more than 1.4 million people in 2024.

Nov 27, 2024

Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors in Ukraine and Moldova

Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors in Ukraine and Moldova Around 20% of women in Eastern Europe have experienced some kind of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.

Nov 22, 2024

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal These women are from different walks of life, but they all participated in a HIAS program that created an impact on each of them, and their communities.

Oct 10, 2024

At HIAS, Every Day is World Mental Health Day

At HIAS, Every Day is World Mental Health Day At HIAS, World Mental Health Day (October 10) notes the importance of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy.

Jul 8, 2024

Across Latin America, HIAS and AECID Provide Humanitarian Support

Across Latin America, HIAS and AECID Provide Humanitarian Support Andrea is a single mother who had no way to look after her children and parents in her home country. She received support through the HIAS AECID program in Panama, and is feeling hopeful about the future.

Jun 20, 2024

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of displaced people ever recorded — 120 million — a staggering figure that has doubled over the last decade.

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.

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