Haiti’s Senate Bill Discriminates Against LGBTQ Community
Photo Credit: Katie Orlinsky for Al Jazeera America In June, a bill was adopted by the Haitian Senate which not only violates the Haitian Constitution, it also further marginalizes and…
Haiti: The Return of the Disbanded Army Triggers Bad Memories Amongst Haitian Population
After more than two decades, Haiti is reconstructing its army known as lame kraze zo or lame kou deta, concerns grow amongst the population. Defense Minister Herve Denis stated that the…
Cholera Victims Press for Individual Compensation
As the United Nations winds down its 13-year peacekeeping in Haiti, the victims of cholera demand that the organization fulfills the promise it made to the Haitian people nearly a…
Haitian TPS-Holders Anxiously Awaiting Trump’s Decision
After finding refuge in the US, many Haitians still remain in fear after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals for six months…
Special Section on Sexual Minorities and HIV/AIDS
Please note that LGB asylum differs from asylum for trans people. Successful trans asylum cases are few and rely not on gender identity as much as perceived sexual orientation. Indeed,…
Haitian Activists Press the U.S. to Extend TPS for Haitian Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals for six months instead of the usual 18 months. Haitian activists, U.S. lawmakers and immigration advocates…