Help Haitian Midwives STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN!

 This year started with four week-long trainings for 3rd-year midwifery students in Haiti, focusing on enhancing their ability to support survivors of sexual violence. The training, held at the Northern and Western campuses of Haiti's Midwifery School, aimed to strengthen midwives' skills in providing trauma-informed care using a multidisciplinary approach. Experts from medical, legal, and mental health fields led sessions on the unique needs of survivors, addressing the medical, psychological and legal consequences of sexual violence.

Sexual violence is a significant global public health issue. In Haiti 29% of women have experienced physical violence and 12%  sexual violence. The escalating gang violence in the capital has further deteriorated the situation, particularly for minors. Midwives are crucial in providing care to survivors, often being the first point of contact and playing a key role in prevention, care, and advocacy. 

Help stop the violence against women and girls by reinforcing midwives' commitment to accessible sexual and reproductive health services and addressing gender-based violence as a human rights violation. Midwives in Haiti remain dedicated to ensuring equitable, accessible care for survivors.

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Despite the ongoing crisis, Haitian midwives remain steadfast in protecting the lives of women and children. 

Your support can make a difference.

The Association of Haitian Midwives put out a statement denouncing the devastating repercussions of Haiti’s current crisis on sexual and reproductive health. They state that  “the ongoing crisis, whether economic, social, security or political, has exacerbated existing vulnerabilities and created new barriers for women in terms of health.”

Amid Haiti's ongoing crisis, Haitian midwives, alongside their dedicated partners, remain on the frontlines. Despite the immense challenges, they continue to provide critical comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services throughout the country. They work tirelessly to protect the lives of women and children in their communities.But they need our support more than ever.

Healthcare is a basic human right. 

We must guarantee equitable access to healthcare, ensure psychosocial support for those impacted by trauma, and strengthen health facilities so they can continue their life-saving work. Immediate funding is essential to provide the resources, training, and hope these midwives need to carry on their mission.

Together, we can make a difference—because everybody deserves safety, care, and the chance for a healthy future.

 
Join us in supporting Haitian midwives in this critical fight for women’s health.

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