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Groups train, applaud Haitian women’s work | PHOTOS

BY ONZ CHÉRY

Attendees laugh during the Association of University Women
Attendees laugh during the Association of University Women of Cap-Haitien/North (AFUCH)’s event in honor of women’s day on Mar. 9. Photo courtesy of the Association of University Women of Cap-Haitien/North (AFUCH)

Multiple events have been held across Haiti during women’s month to teach and promote women who are particularly in the artistic and digital fields. Here are some pictures of those events.

First edition of FAM’ART FESTIVAL

WE WOMEN ORG held the first edition of FAM’ART FESTIVAL, an event in which more than 27 women showcased artworks such as paintings, writings and were trained in them, from Mar. 3 to Mar. 5. The event was held at Alliance Française in Cap-Haitien, Haiti’s second biggest city. Photo credit: Iris Media Group

Translation from left to right: “I have the right to make the same salary as a man for the same job.” “I have the right to use my body as I want.” “I have the right to say no.” “I have the right to walk anytime I want without anyone being authorized to rape me.”
Translation from left to right: “I have the right to look for welfare without being threatened by society.” “I have the right to say how I feel without being judged by society.” “I have the right to use my body as I want.” “I have the right to good healthcare.”

Women in digital technology recognized in Cap-Haitien

The Association of University Women of Cap-Haitien/North (AFUCH) commemorated the 2023 edition of women’s day at Village d’Enfant SOS in Madeline, Cap-Haitien on Mar. 8 and Mar. 9. Hundreds of women and girls attended the two-day event in which the organizers highlighted women and girls who work in digital technology. Photos courtesy of AFUCH

Translation: “Hand in hand we will change women and girls’ living conditions.”

Jacmel church teaches women to put God first

Jacmel International Christian Church (JCC) held a women’s conference to teach women how to be more godly under the theme: “few things are needed — or indeed only one.” The theme, which is found in Luke 10: 42, conveys that although women can get very busy their priority should be God. Photos courtesy of JCC

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