Topic: Women and Girls
44 results
Apr 30, 2021
70 Years of Workers’ Rights for Refugees
Apr 30, 2021
On this International Labor Day we look back on 70 years of work since the 1951 Refugee Convention effectively allowed refugees and asylum seekers access to work and the rights that go with it.
Mar 8, 2021
Helping Women Find Safety and New Opportunities
Mar 8, 2021
On International Women's Day we focus on programs in Ecuador, Israel, and Chad where HIAS is focusing on women and helping them find safety and new opportunities.
Dec 10, 2020
Israel Scholarship Ceremony Spotlights Social Activism
Dec 10, 2020
On Dec. 9, HIAS Israel held its first-ever virtual scholarship awards ceremony. HIAS Israel has given scholarships to student immigrants, or olim, since the 1970s. This year, we awarded 46 scholarships to students from eight countries, the majority from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union.
Nov 25, 2020
16 Days Campaign Calls for Elimination of GBV
Nov 25, 2020
HIAS joins the international 16 Days of Activism campaign that begins this week, calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
Mar 5, 2020
Briefing: How Displacement Impacts Women and Girls
Mar 5, 2020
For International Women's day, find out how HIAS is fighting for the rights and safety of women around the world.
Mar 5, 2020
On International Women’s Day, Celebrate Women — And Do More To Protect Them
Mar 5, 2020
On International Women's Day, Celebrate Women — And Do More To Protect Them Mar 05, 2020 A refugee woman is pictured with her children on April 1, 2016, in a makeshift camp near the Greek village of Idomeni. (Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images) International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the vast and varied […]
Feb 26, 2020
Entrepreneurship School Is Now in Session
Feb 26, 2020
HIAS Peru has developed a special methodology for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors and women living at a greater risk of violence to help them succeed economically and socially.
Jan 23, 2020
How Can I Help You? HIAS and UNIQLO Partner on Jobs for Refugee Women
Jan 23, 2020
HIAS and UNIQLO have launched a pilot program to provide employment and skills training to refugee women.
Dec 10, 2019
VIDEO: We Open Our Hearts for Them
Dec 10, 2019
As the global refugee crisis continues to affect millions, HIAS is expanding our response. Watch our new video.
Nov 26, 2019
HIAS’ GBV Work In Sync With 16 Days Global Campaign
Nov 26, 2019
HIAS joins the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.