Haiti ministry condemns sexual assaults at youth festival in Plaine-du-Nord

Shocking acts of sexual violence marred the Festi-Color event at Saint-Pierre High School in Plaine-du-Nord, Haiti, on April 4, prompting an outcry from the Ministry of Women’s Conditions and Rights. Videos circulating on social media show young women and underage girls being groped during a T-shirt painting activity, sparking outrage and demands for accountability. Officials have vowed to identify and prosecute those responsible, labeling the assaults a grave violation of dignity and integrity.