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SPECIAL REPORT: Haiti—Why Vote for a Woman?

We interviewed the two women who represent the pink vote in Haiti's presidential election—plus one who didn't make the electoral cut—to ask, "Why should Haitian women vote for you?" Read More »

"A woman truly understands women’s problems."

Josette Bijou

Rape in Haiti: Where Is The International Community?

by amien | October 26, 2010 at 9:26 AM

This post originally appeared on RH Reality Check … Read More»

Surviving in Haiti

by Beverly Bell | October 21, 2010 at 9:51 AM

Haiti is a reminder of a lesson we in New Orleans got after Hurricane Katrina and the broken levees: the capacity of humanity to survive, sustain culture, and create joy – no matter the external circu … Read More»

Citizen Protests, Government Repression Mount in Haiti

by Beverly Bell | October 18, 2010 at 7:21 AM

“I came to protest so we can find a solution. Misery is killing me,” said Mascarie Sainte-Anne, 70, at the edge of a rally in front of Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive’s office on October 12. … Read More»

SPECIAL REPORT: Haiti, Women, and the Elections: Following Africa's Lead

As Haiti gears up for its November 28 elections, World Pulse talked to dozens of women on the ground to find out what’s needed to rebuild the post-earthquake nation. Read More »

“The president needs to be a woman who has a feminist heart.”

Yolette Mengual

Beyond Wyclef: What Haitians Want From Elections

by Beverly Bell | October 14, 2010 at 8:26 AM

We asked dozens of Haitians from different social sectors how they felt about the November 28 elections, and what they want or expect from a new government. Here are some of their responses. … Read More»

Haitian Farmers: Growing Strength to Grow Food

by Beverly Bell | October 7, 2010 at 9:19 AM

Rony Charles, a rice grower and member of the Agricultural Producer Cooperative of Verrettes, said, “Instead of foreigners sending us food, they should give us the chance to do our own agriculture so … Read More»

An Alternative Environmental Future for Haiti

by Beverly Bell | September 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM

Haiti is famous around the world primarily for its problems, one being advanced ecological destruction. … Read More»

Getting Their Reward on Earth: Haitian Social Movements and Reconstruction

by Beverly Bell | September 23, 2010 at 7:25 AM

“There needs to be a new vision for Haiti, and that vision needs to come from the people,” says Marc-Arthur Fils-Aimé, director of the Karl Leveque Cultural Institute (commonly known by its Creole ac … Read More»