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Soaring violence, fuel crisis and a cholera outbreak: Haiti in the grip of a “humanitarian catastrophe”

Women carry containers of propane gas during a demonstration in Port-au-Prince. Protests and looting have rocked an already unstable situation since fuel price hikes were announced in early September, with three–quarters of hospitals reported to be closed and essential services dangerously undermined across the country. © RICHARD PIERRIN/AFP via Getty Images

13 October 2022

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Women and girls among those most impacted by Haiti’s multiple crises

13 October 2022

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Amid gruelling violence and economic collapse, women and girls in Haiti need urgent support

Distributions of dignity and maternity kits begin in the Cité Soleil area of the capital Port-au-Prince, as gang violence over recent months has jeopardized women and girls’ already limited access to essential health services. Ⓒ UNFPA/Jhunie Laura Ganeme

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In post-quake Haiti, rebuilding lives and welcoming new ones

Désir Murielle gave birth to her son, Yves, in a tent on the grounds of Hôpital de Référence Communautaire de l’Asile, which was damaged in the 7.2-magnitude earthquake of 14 August. © UNFPA Haiti/Samuel P. Laméry

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Reproductive health supplies airlifted into quake-shattered Haiti

Tens of thousands of pregnant women are expected to need safe delivery services in quake-affected areas in the coming weeks. © UNFPA Haiti/Samuel Lamery Pierre

22 September 2021

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UNFPA scaling up humanitarian assistance in Haiti to help survivors of earthquake

24 August 2021

Devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake batters southwestern Haiti

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Crises in Haiti leave women and girls ever more vulnerable

Widespread, surging gang violence has forced thousands of Haitians to flee their homes in search of safety. © Edris Fortuné

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Amid pandemic disruptions, Haiti’s midwives urge pregnant women to continue antenatal care

UNFPA is distributing personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies to help Haiti's midwives and other health workers battle the pandemic. © UNFPA Haiti

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Soaring violence, fuel crisis and a cholera outbreak: Haiti in the grip of a “humanitarian catastrophe”

Women and girls among those most impacted by Haiti’s multiple crises

Amid gruelling violence and economic collapse, women and girls in Haiti need urgent support

In post-quake Haiti, rebuilding lives and welcoming new ones

Reproductive health supplies airlifted into quake-shattered Haiti

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