FIFA Should Ban Officials Who Exploit Children Human Rights Watch (New York) – The International Federation of Association Football (Fédération Internationale de…
Edwidge Danticat to be inducted in the American Academy of Arts and Letters
On Wednesday, the American Academy of Arts and Letters announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26, it 13 new inductees, which includes…
Tragedy at the Orphelinat de l’Eglise de la compréhension de la Bible
According to Le Nouvlliste, Thursday, Feb. 14, the Orphelinat de l’Eglise de la compréhension de la Bible located in Fermathe…
President visits future site of the Lycée Jean-Jacques Dessalines
Monday, Feb. 10, President Jovenel Moise made a special visit to the future site of the future Lycée Jean-Jacques Dessalines. …
Special Olympics Haiti supporting health of youth with special needs
On Jan. 26, through its “Healthy Athlete” program, Special Olympics Haiti (SOH), provided 150 special needs youth with medical services. …
Gang Rape of Teen Girl In Haiti Highlights Need For Solutions to Gender-Based Violence
The reporting of sexual violence to the police in Haiti remains a very difficult and convoluted process. Thus, it contributes to countless cases being under-reported. The Overseas Security Advisory Council indicate that sexual crimes in Haiti have become a major problem and crime statistics are woefully under documented by the Haitian National Police.
We Must Respond To Young Women of Color
By New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
The future of our City depends on the success of young people today. But instead of being able to focus on their aspirations, many girls and women, particularly those of color, are battling challenges rooted in gender, sex and race discrimination. Poverty, sexual violence and poor health outcomes stand squarely in the way of their success. For young women from immigrant families, these challenges are complicated by immigration status and language barriers. This has to change.
Ensuring a piece of the pie: Strengthening women economic opportunity in Haiti
By Vania Andre
Twenty-eight year old Vionise Fortuna used to make her living selling paper napkins and plastic cups to merchants near the Haitian-Dominican border. With little training and skills on hand to leverage, finding a secure job, in a male-dominated country with high rates of unemployment seemed impossible. However, one day her luck would change after being recommended to a program for vocational training for women in Haiti.
Women Farmers and Land Grabs in Haiti: An interview with Iderle Brénus
By Beverly Bell
In Haiti, the majority of the people working the land are women. Not only are they there during planting, weeding and harvesting, but they also play a role in transforming and marketing food products. They’re involved in the entire agricultural production process. This is why we call women the poto mitan, central pillar, of the country.
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Talks With The Haitian Times About ‘Young Women’s Initiative’
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito joined The Haitian Times through a conference call earlier this month to talk about the launching of the Young Women’s Initiative (YWI)—a group she says will counter racial and gender inequality for women and girls, between the ages of 14 through 24.
Although the Initiative is looking at young women in general, Mark-Viverito, who is co-chairs the coalition, is aware of the common disparities girls and young women of color face. She admits they are “recognizing a problem” and are focusing on issues that have not been looked at “deeply.”