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The New Humanitarian: As US pushes police mission, sceptical Haitians seek to rebuild their country themselves

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Biography: Jess DiPierro Obert is a visual journalist and filmmaker based between New York and Haiti, where she has lived for 5 years (2016-2021). She is focused on reporting on stories related to women, abortion rights, human rights, immigration, identity,... MORE

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Jean-Denis and Jonel Joseph, leaders of the vigilante group Canape-Vert Reveye Port-au-Prince Haiti

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An armed solider stands guard as part of G-9 in Delmas 4. Port-au-Prince Haiti

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Gunshot marks on the gate of The National Network of Human Rights (RNDDH) in Port-au-Prince. Port-au-Prince Haiti

Widna*, a mother of one, fled a...ghborhood. Port-au-Prince Haiti

Widna*, a mother of one, fled armed attacks in Carrefour Feuilles. A spontaeous camp in a high school in Pacot hosting more than 3,000 refugees from neighboring Carrefour-Feuilles after armed gangs attacked the neighborhood. Port-au-Prince Haiti

Young men for the vigilante gro...e morning. Port-au-Prince Haiti

Young men for the vigilante group, Canape-Vert Reveye unblocking the roads in the morning. Port-au-Prince Haiti

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The New Humanitarian: As US pushes police mission, sceptical Haitians seek to rebuild their country themselves

jess dipierro obert

Mar 8, 2024

Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Reporting and photos. As thousands flee Haiti due to rampant insecurity and armed violence, I wrote and photographed a story about those who are instead, choosing to stay. I spoke with educators, human rights activists to community leaders, doctors and filmmakers who are trying to make a difference.

As US pushes police mission, sceptical Haitians seek to rebuild their country themselves
Many in Haiti are wary of foreign interventions and are seeking their own ways to turn the corner on years of rampant gang violence.

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