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

32

Contact

+297 730 7770

With a population of just over 110,000, Aruba hosts an estimated 17,000 Venezuelan refugees and migrants, among other people affected by displacement. Limited assistance is provided to displaced people in Aruba, particularly in terms of legal recognition of their status.

In response to this, HIAS has designed programs that aim to foster inclusion and integration. HIAS serves vulnerable groups, including single women, women-headed households, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), older people, people with disabilities and serious medical conditions, and LGBTQ+ people.

Remote Services Across the Caribbean

The Caribbean region has historically experienced significant mixed migratory flows. In recent years, thousands of people have arrived to Caribbean island states and overseas territories seeking safety and opportunities.

In this context, HIAS has designed a flexible remote program that seeks to empower asylum seekers and refugees by providing individual psychosocial support, economic inclusion activities, and the provision of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) to allow recipients to access basic services.

200

refugees and asylum seekers currently receiving support through our remote services program across the Caribbean

Our Work

In Aruba, HIAS assesses and responds to the needs of vulnerable people affected by displacement by empowering them to manage potential risks and to live in dignity and safety. HIAS Aruba promotes local integration by providing and increasing access to basic services and rights.

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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