The Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague transformed into a camp for displaced persons

315 displaced people, men, women and children who fled clashes between armed gangs in Cité Soleil https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37194-haiti-flash-cite-soleil-ceasefire-opening-of-a-humanitarian-corridor.html , found refuge at the Lycée Saint-Louis de Gonzague where classes are over. The classrooms have been transformed into dormitories, where teenagers, children and toddlers sleep on mattresses provided by the religious community group Kizito confirmed Francisco Seriphin, General Coordinator of Kizito.

The UN denounces violence against women in Haiti

9 member countries of the United Nations Security Council: Brazil, Ireland, Norway, France, United Kingdom, Mexico, Kenya, Albania and United Arab Emirates in a joint statement, denounced this week the violence against women in Haiti. "There are alarming reports of rape and sexual slavery in the gang-controlled neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince," said Brazilian Vice-President Hamilton Mourao adding "These are crimes against the women and girls of all ages, as well as against men and boys."

1.2 million schoolchildren received a hot meal every day

1.2 million schoolchildren received a hot dish every day during our 2021-2022 academic year, said Djina Guillet Delatour, Director of the National School Canteen Program (PNCS). She informs that arrangements will be made to increase the purchase of local products next year.

The Ministry of Culture, Haiti's largest sponsor

"The Ministry of Culture is the largest sponsor in Haiti, all categories of expression combined," proudly asserts the Minister of Culture Emmelie Prophète-Milcé, explaining that her Ministry grants aid for creation, contributes to the financing of shows to support artists, subsidizes publications, supports the creations of individuals and finances the participation of Haitian artists in events abroad.

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