Global News Podcast Why there's hope for Haiti
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Nov 30, 2025 
In a compelling discussion, Haitian pro-democracy activist Monique Kleska emphasizes the importance of local mobilization and civic training for youth to inspire change. Medical aid worker Diana Mania Arroyo sheds light on the healthcare crisis and the alarming rise in sexual violence. Meanwhile, women's rights organizer Pascal Solage highlights Neges Mawon's efforts to empower survivors and promote women's advocacy. Together, they illustrate Haiti's resilience and the need for inclusive development amidst a backdrop of crisis.
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Beyond The Hopeless Narrative
- Haiti has long-standing cycles of political violence and natural disasters that shape current instability.
- The episode reframes Haiti as possessing change potential rather than being a hopeless case.
Escalation Of Sexual Violence
- Diana Mania Arroyo describes rape dynamics changing with larger groups and weapons used to subdue survivors.
- Armed groups now break into homes and assault women across age groups when seizing new areas.
Education Fractured By Conflict
- Many schools closed; the ones still open are mostly private, creating inequality in education access.
- State schools have been turned into IDP camps or lie inside gang-controlled areas.