Topic: Women and Girls

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Mar 4, 2026

With Global Aid Under Strain, HIAS Stands Firm for Refugee Women in Kenya

Linah, a young woman born in Kenya to Ugandan refugees and aspiring electrical engineering student, participates in HIAS Kenya's Self-Help Plus mental health program, supported by ECHO. (Violet Mburu/HIAS Kenya) Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by global humanitarian aid cuts. Despite the challenges, HIAS Kenya is still helping refugees.

Linah, a young woman born in Kenya to Ugandan refugees and aspiring electrical engineering student, participates in HIAS Kenya's Self-Help Plus mental health program, supported by ECHO. (Violet Mburu/HIAS Kenya)

Feb 17, 2026

Helping Displaced Ukrainian Women in Moldova Heal and Rebuild

HIAS local partner CASMED provides mental health care to displaced Ukrainian women in Moldova, with the support of GFFO, in 2025. (CASMED) HIAS and our local partners are helping displaced Ukrainian women heal and rebuild their lives in Moldova.

HIAS local partner CASMED provides mental health care to displaced Ukrainian women in Moldova, with the support of GFFO, in 2025. (CASMED)

Aug 29, 2025

The Trump Administration’s Attack on Female Asylum Seekers — What You Need to Know

A woman comforts another woman at a shelter. A recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals places female asylum seekers at risk of being sent back to where they had fled.

A woman comforts another woman at a shelter.

Mar 14, 2025

Here’s Why the ‘Care Economy’ Matters

Here’s Why the ‘Care Economy’ Matters The care economy refers to any caring task that is paid or unpaid, such as nursing, elderly care, cleaning, and childcare.  Here's why it matters.

Here’s Why the ‘Care Economy’ Matters

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.

Participants in a workshop examine an advertising campaign for the defense of women and girls against violence. (Magaiva Gonsalves for HIAS)

Dec 23, 2024

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah This time of the year we turn to stories of hope for every night of the Hanukkah holiday. We hope you are inspired when you read these stories.

8 Stories of Hope for Hanukkah

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.

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal

Sep 19, 2024

Helping Israel’s Bedouin Women Strive for a Better Future

Helping Israel’s Bedouin Women Strive for a Better Future HIAS Israel Emergency Response and local partners are helping Bedouin women help themselves and their families.

Helping Israel’s Bedouin Women Strive for a Better Future

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.

Across Latin America, HIAS and AECID Provide Humanitarian Support

Apr 9, 2024

In Their Own Words: Refugees Mark Flight from Sudan to Chad

In Their Own Words: Refugees Mark Flight from Sudan to Chad One year since violence in Sudan caused mass displacement, three refugees describe encountering help from HIAS in Chad.

In Their Own Words: Refugees Mark Flight from Sudan to Chad

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