Equality is the Path - Responding Today and Building the Future in Haiti

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010

At 4:53 one month ago, Haiti was irrevocably changed. The earthquake of January 12th 2010 has become a line of demarcation- between the before and the after.

Making Haitian Womens Voices Heard

Date: Monday, February 1, 2010

The humanitarian response in Haiti must take account of the needs and responsibilities of women given their central role in ensuring family and community well-being.

UNIFEM Seeks Funding to Provide Shelter and Services for Women in Haiti

Date: Monday, January 18, 2010

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has issued a call for close to US$2 million to provide urgently needed services for the protection of women and their families.

In Haiti Secretary-General Vows Support for Quake Victims

Date: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) stands beside the remains of the UN's headquarters in Port-au-Prince , Hait Touching down in the capital of Haiti, which was devastated by this week's catastrophic earthquake, today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today pledged the United Nations' support for the victims of the disaster.

UNIFEM Executive Director on the Earthquake in Haiti

Date: Friday, January 15, 2010

We are saddened at the loss of lives and destruction caused by the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti Tuesday afternoon near the capital city Port-au-Prince. The full extent of casualties is still unknown at this time, but unfortunately it will likely be high