Aruba

Aruba

During the 'Breaking Down Stigmas' event, HIAS staff and volunteers distributed flyers to raise awareness on sexual and reproductive health, HIV, and GBV prevention. December 11, 2022 in Oranjestad, Aruba. (Fergje Arrias for HIAS Aruba)
HIAS Aruba | Support For Refugees In Aruba | HIAS

Country Director

Francesco Volpi

Office Location

Oranjestad

Founded

2019

Staff Size

24

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+297 730 7770

Since 2014, Aruba has become a destination for Venezuelan refugees and migrants. With a population of just over 110,000, Aruba hosts an estimated 19,000 Venezuelans. Aruba now has more refugees and migrants from Venezuela per local population than any country in the world, however, the population is largely unprotected. The majority of asylum requests made by Venezuelans are rejected, leaving many on the island without access to basic health services or legal employment.

HIAS Aruba helps many vulnerable groups, including single women, women-headed households, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), survivors of torture, older people, people with disabilities and serious medical conditions, and LGBTQ refugees.

HIAS Aruba’s programs help refugees and asylum seekers to integrate into the local community, by providing them with skills training and orientation. HIAS also provides remote services to refugees and migrants in Curacao and the Northern Caribbean.

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Our Work

HIAS assesses and responds to the needs of vulnerable Venezuelans, helping to strengthen their ability to mitigate risks and live in dignity and safety. HIAS Aruba promotes local integration through the provision of services and access to rights, and supports improved access to education and health services.

We work to protect the right of women, girls, and LGBTQ communities to access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and transforming beliefs that perpetuate GBV.

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HIAS’ community-based mental health programs promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by crisis and conflict so they can heal and rebuild their lives.

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We work to protect the right of women, girls, and LGBTQ communities to access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and transforming beliefs that perpetuate GBV.

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Impact Story

Art Installation Addresses Gender-Based Violence

An exhibition by an Israeli artist tells stories of women from different countries that have experienced GBV in Aruba. In addition to raising awareness among the general public, the exhibition has now also helped bring about an expanded role for HIAS to work with the government of Aruba on a number of plans to combat gender-based violence (GBV).

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HIAS Aruba raises awareness of gender-based violence through She’s Gone, an art installation of the garments of murdered women. November 2022. (HIAS Aruba)

HIAS Aruba raises awareness of gender-based violence through She’s Gone, an art installation of the garments of murdered women. November 2022. (HIAS Aruba)

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Ilia Ryzka, who has autism and cerebral palsy, hugs his mother, Zoia, in the yard of the L'Arche house where his family stays with other refugees from Ukraine on May 30, 2022 in Wieliczka, Poland. (Betsy Joles for HIAS)

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Ilia Ryzka, who has autism and cerebral palsy, hugs his mother, Zoia, in the yard of the L'Arche house where his family stays with other refugees from Ukraine on May 30, 2022 in Wieliczka, Poland. (Betsy Joles for HIAS)

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