The manual is a reference guide that provides key recommendations for the spatial planning and design of Temporary Collective Shelters in the Americas. These recommendations are based on the...
Colombia + 17 more
Colombia + 17 more
The manual is a reference guide that provides key recommendations for the spatial planning and design of Temporary Collective Shelters in the Americas. These recommendations are based on the...
Curaçao (The Netherlands) + 1 more
RESPONSE PRIORITIES • Identify durable solutions for the affected population while increasing resilience, integration opportunities, and access to basic services for refugees and migrants. Partners...
Venezuela + 17 more
SITUATION AT A GLANCE 7.6 MILLION People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela UN – December 2023 7.7 MILLION Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Globally R4V – November 2023 $617 MILLION...
World + 16 more
Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2024 (PAHO) - On February 26, 2020, Brazil recorded the first case of COVID-19 in its territory, marking the beginning of the pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean. ...
Dominican Rep. + 5 more
Situation Aruba n December 2023, Aruba's Higher Appeal Court ruled on a case where a Venezuelan citizen was deported despite a pending asylum appeal and a request from the United Nations Human Rights...
Panama + 10 more
Regional Context As of 31 December 2023, some 114 million people worldwide were forced to flee conflict, violence, and human rights violations. Thousands embarked on dangerous journeys across borders...
Aruba (The Netherlands) + 2 more
Key Figures Approximately 31,000 Venezuelan refugees and migrants live in Aruba and Curacao. 6,710 Asylum-seekers and other forcibly displaced people in Curacao received primary health care services...
Colombia + 17 more
Although the overall number of people in need of protection from or responses to gender-based violence (GBV) is slightly lower (by 1 per cent) than the original PiN for the 2024 response, across the...
Colombia + 16 more
The Health Sector has increased PiNs and targets for the population in-transit and decreased PiNs for the population in-destination. Other changes in the PiNs for the Health Sector were associated...
Aruba (The Netherlands) + 2 more
Context The 1967 Protocol and the 1951 Refugee Convention apply to Aruba. Curaçao does not consider itself bound by these instruments, often exposing refugees and asylum-seekers to abuse,...
Panama + 10 more
Regional Context In November, countries under the UNHCR Multi-Country Office in Panama observed several policy changes in favor of refugees, asylum-seekers, and others in need of international...
Dominican Rep. + 5 more
Situation • Aruban media reported various boat entries of Venezuelans into the country, marking an increase in irregular boat arrivals from mid-2023. • On 8 September, the Curaçao Prosecutor's Office...
Venezuela + 17 more
SITUATION AT A GLANCE 7.7 MILLION People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela UN – March 2023 7.7 MILLION Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Globally R4V – November 2023 $720 MILLION...
Colombia + 17 more
“Countries in the region have done an excellent job welcoming refugees and migrants. They must continue implementing and improving access to asylum procedures, migratory regularization, and...
Dominican Rep. + 5 more
Situation • In July, the Aruban Ministry of Transport announced an Interim Traffic Management policy to allow local companies to operate cargo flights from Venezuela via Curaçao since Aruba has...
Venezuela + 16 more
SITUATION AT A GLANCE 7.7 MILLION People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela UN – March 2023 7.7 MILLION Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Globally R4V – August 2023 $720 MILLION Required...
Panama + 10 more
Regional Context In October, countries under the UNHCR Multi-Country Office in Panama faced political disputes and social unrest and observed judicial and legislative changes, including some related...
Panama + 10 more
Regional Context In September, countries under the UNHCR Multi-Country Office in Panama contended with multiple issues, including increased insecurity, economic challenges, displacement crises, and...
Panama + 14 more
Regional Context Positive changes in governmental policies and cooperation schemes were registered in most of the countries under the UNHCR Multi-Country Office in Panama, although some reports of...
Dominican Rep. + 5 more
Situation In Aruba, a new interim manager was appointed within the Department for the Integration, Management, and Admission of Foreign Nationals (DIMAS). Since his appointment, migrants no longer...