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Women In The Aftermath Of The 2010 Haitian Earthquake, Benedetta Faedi Duramy
Women In The Aftermath Of The 2010 Haitian Earthquake, Benedetta Faedi Duramy
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This Article examines women’s and girls’ struggles in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake. In particular, it focuses on the grievous conditions in the displacement camps that foster gender-based violence and abuse, often perpetrated by members of armed groups or prison escapees. Indeed, the lack of lighting, private sanitary facilities, secure shelters, and police patrols in the encampment areas endanger women’s and girls’ safety. The devastation and traumatic loss of family and community members following the earthquake further affect women’s resilience and increase their vulnerability to abuse and sexual violence. By examining the conditions and risks faced by women and …
A "Neo-Feminist" Assessment Of Rape And Domestic Violence Law Reform, Aya Gruber
A "Neo-Feminist" Assessment Of Rape And Domestic Violence Law Reform, Aya Gruber
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