Sexual Violence in Port-au-Prince: a weapon used by gangs to instill fear
Date of Publication
1-1-2023 12:00 AM
Security Theme
Human Rights
Keywords
Gang violence, sexual violence, human rights
Description
This publication released by the United Nations reveals the extent of the violence being witnessed in Haiti at the hands of gangs. Cases of women being sexually assaulted and raped are explored. These armed gangs are targeting victims with the goal of instilling fear in the local populations in Haiti. In instilling this fear, they are ultimately seeking to expand their influence. These human rights abuses are explored in this publication with regard to how the gangs are using this abuse to bolster their position.
Sexual Violence in Port-au-Prince: a weapon used by gangs to instill fear
This publication released by the United Nations reveals the extent of the violence being witnessed in Haiti at the hands of gangs. Cases of women being sexually assaulted and raped are explored. These armed gangs are targeting victims with the goal of instilling fear in the local populations in Haiti. In instilling this fear, they are ultimately seeking to expand their influence. These human rights abuses are explored in this publication with regard to how the gangs are using this abuse to bolster their position.
