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In Haiti, Corporations Profit While People Suffer

January 13, 2011 - 6:52am (Print)

One year after an earthquake devastated Haiti, much of the promised relief and reconstruction aid has not reached those most in need. In fact, the nation's tragedy has served as an opportunity to further enrich corporate interests.

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Anniversary Media Blitz of Haiti

reader diary by Rapadoo, rapadoo.com

January 3, 2011 - 6:37pm (Print)

Transparency and accountability from NGOs

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Release of Baptist Missionaries May Be Delayed as Legal Advisor is Investigated

by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

February 13, 2010 - 5:51pm (Print)

The release of 10 Baptist missionaries in Haiti may be delayed because of accusations that one of their legal advisors is wanted for trafficking in women and children in El Salvador, and has warrants out for his arrest in the United States.

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We Can't Overlook Reproductive Health Needs in Haiti

by Sharon Camp, Guttmacher Institute

February 5, 2010 - 7:00am (Print)

During this time of displacement, the health and lives of Haiti's women and girls are threatened by severe living conditions, including the virtual absence of reproductive health services.

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Haitian Women's Groups Send Out Plea for Sanitary and Other Supplies for Women and Girls

by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

February 4, 2010 - 12:08pm (Print)

In a letter sent to international women's groups, Haitian and Dominican groups working to provide relief are asking for financial or in-kind donations for sanitary supplies and other needs of women and girls.

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In Haiti, Addressing HIV Is Now More Urgent Than Ever

by Maeve McKean, Center for Health and Gender Equity, International Community of Women Living with HIV and AIDS

January 27, 2010 - 8:36am (Print)

As governments and international aid groups work to meet the basic needs of the people of Haiti, work must be done to prevent the acceleration of the HIV/AIDS epidemic among Haitian women.

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Providing Gender-Responsive Aid in Haiti

by Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network

January 17, 2010 - 12:00pm (Print)

In Haiti, as is always true in the aftermath of a major disaster, there are urgent needs for medical care specific to women, particularly for pregnant women and mothers with new babies.

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