Stories about Haiti from December, 2009
Caribbean: 2009 Regional Roundup
As Global Voices celebrates its fifth anniversary, the occasion has given us all an opportunity to reflect on why we do what we do and how our work makes a difference. As my colleague Jillian York so succinctly put it, “We spread stories. We spread words.” We manage to do...
Haiti: Carnival
Wadner Pierre blogs about Carnival celebrations in Haiti.
Haiti: Marching for Aristide
Repeating Islands reports that “supporters of former Haitian President and liberation theologian Jean-Bertrand Aristide marched through Port-au-Prince…this week calling for his return from exile and protesting his [Fanmi Lavalas] party’s exclusion from upcoming elections.”
Haiti: Outrage over Lavalas Election Ban
The Haitian Blogger highlights reactions to what is being called “rigged” elections carded for February 2010.
World AIDS Day: Fighting Discrimination Around the World
Millions around the world came together on Tuesday to show support for those living with HIV/AIDS. Online, in blogs and in forums, many assessed the progress made and the distance left to travel in the fight against discrimination and the spread of the disease. Here's a collection of text, images and video from those writing and speaking in French.
Caribbean: World AIDS Day
Regional bloggers discuss World AIDS Day.
