Women in Haiti press for larger political voice

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:22
  • Length: 4:44 minutes (4.34 MB)
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For decades, Haitian women have been organizing for rights in a society dominated by men. They struggle to address domestic servitude, prostitution, abuse by spouses and by UN troops, and a judicial system that often favors men. Their efforts work to carve out a way to contribute to the political discourse. And as recovery after January's devastating earthquake continues, the efforts are even more timely. For International Women’s Day, FSRN’s Judith Scherr profiles women activists in Haiti.

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