

Lost childhood: Haiti’s kids in the grip of gangs
Feb 25, 2025
Rawya Rageh, a researcher with Amnesty International, sheds light on the harrowing plight of over a million children in Haiti trapped in gang violence. She shares shocking personal stories of young lives coerced into gang recruitment and the trauma they endure. The discussion highlights the breakdown of governance that leaves these children vulnerable and underscores the urgent need for international support. Amidst the chaos, the resilience of these kids emerges, igniting a call to action to protect their futures.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Contrasting Realities: Beauty Amidst Chaos in Port-au-Prince
01:40 • 2min
Caught in the Crossfire: Children and Gang Violence in Haiti
03:47 • 8min
The Impact of Governance Collapse on Haiti's Children
12:08 • 2min
Children in Crisis: Haiti's Harrowing Reality
14:25 • 11min