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Attendees laugh during the Association of University Women of Cap-Haitien/North (AFUCH)'s event in honor of women's day on Mar. 9. Photo courtesy of the Association of University Women of Cap-Haitien/North (AFUCH)

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Different groups and a church commemorates women’s month in Haiti.

Multiple events have been held across Haiti during women’s month to teach and promote women who are particularly in the artistic and digital fields. Here are some pictures of those events.

First edition of FAM’ART FESTIVAL

WE WOMEN ORG held the first edition of FAM’ART FESTIVAL, an event in which more than 27 women showcased artworks such as paintings, writings and were trained in them, from Mar. 3 to Mar. 5. The event was held at Alliance Française in Cap-Haitien, Haiti’s second biggest city. Photo credit: Iris Media Group

Translation from left to right: “I have the right to make the same salary as a man for the same job.” “I have the right to use my body as I want.” “I have the right to say no.” “I have the right to walk anytime I want without anyone being authorized to rape me.”
Translation from left to right: “I have the right to look for welfare without being threatened by society.” “I have the right to say how I feel without being judged by society.” “I have the right to use my body as I want.” “I have the right to good healthcare.”

Women in digital technology recognized in Cap-Haitien

The Association of University Women of Cap-Haitien/North (AFUCH) commemorated the 2023 edition of women’s day at Village d’Enfant SOS in Madeline, Cap-Haitien on Mar. 8 and Mar. 9. Hundreds of women and girls attended the two-day event in which the organizers highlighted women and girls who work in digital technology. Photos courtesy of AFUCH

Translation: “Hand in hand we will change women and girls’ living conditions.”

Jacmel church teaches women to put God first

Jacmel International Christian Church (JCC) held a women’s conference to teach women how to be more godly under the theme: “few things are needed — or indeed only one.” The theme, which is found in Luke 10: 42, conveys that although women can get very busy their priority should be God. Photos courtesy of JCC

Email me at onz@haitiantimes.com
Onz Chery is a Haiti correspondent for The Haitian Times. Chery started his journalism career as a City College of New York student with The Campus. He later wrote for First Touch, local soccer leagues in New York and Elite Sports New York before joining The Haitian Times in 2019.

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  1. Hats off to hardworking Haitian women for their nice work. They certainly deserve love hugs and appreciation! Kudos.

  2. I am for the emancipation of the women in Haiti and around the world. As a matter of fact, I believe that she deserves to hold the same position as the men. With the women, I look forward to see the destiny of the world drive in the good direction.

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