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Join us for part 4 of our conversations to support the eradication of Gender-Based Violence in Haiti with Monique Manigat and Stéphanie Loiseau and our very own Board Vice President Thamarah Crevceour as moderator.

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Marie-Monique Mnigat is a Haitian activist, educator, and psychotherapist. Having lived and worked in the US, Haiti and Zimbabwe, Monique is fluent in French, English and Haitian Creole. After having taught all levels from pre-K to adults, written and managed educational programs for public, private and the international sector, Monique became a clinical social worker and began working with individual, couples and families seeking to address issues or improve quality of life, relationships and communication. Monique also works with institutions on staff wellbeing, efficiency, communications and collaboration. As an activist, Monique has worked with US based grassroots organizations and is currently in Haiti a member of ANVA and leading One Billion Rising Ayiti events. As OBR Ayiti chair, Monique leads community events and workshops around women’s rights, education related to gender roles, violence against women and girls, and the reciprocal societal impacts. (Facebook)

Stéphanie Loiseau is a Psychologist, born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She has a master's degree in clinical psychology. She practices nationally and internationally. She is a member of the Haitian Association of Psychology (Ahpsy) and a member of Toastmasters International/ Club Toastmaster Flamboyant in Haiti.

Thamarah Crevecoeur practices  full scope midwifery at Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA. Her patients are close to her heart, as they are mostly  immigrants from Haiti and the other Carribean islands. In addition to  practicing midwifery, Ms Crevecoeur is also a part time Doctorate of  Public Health (DrPH) student at the Boston University School of Public  Health. Her doctoral research is looking at the risks, benefits and  feasibility of providing more culturally and language specific maternity  services at Boston Medical Center as a method to address the current  disparities in maternal health. She truly believes  in the concept of exceptional care without exception, for all women. She  is FAHM's Board Vice President.

• Live English simultaneous interpretation by Beatrice Manigat and Myrlène Metellus

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Join us for part 3 of 4 conversations to support the eradication of violence against women in Haiti  with 

Dr Cephora Anglade and Dr Gianni Carlo Decastro and moderated by FAHM’s Board Vice President Thamarah Crevecouer. Last week we discussed a historical perspective on women’s rights and the feminist movement, highlighted a framework for GBV within Haitian culture  and discussed the psychosocial and psychological implications of GBV. In Part 3 we will be discussing sexual and reproductive health in the context of GBV. See you there! 

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Dr Cephora Anglade

Dr Cephora Anglade is an Obstetrician - Gynecologist. She is a clinical and hospital practitioner with training in Gender and Gender-Based Violence during humanitarian crises. She  provides aid for victims of sexual violence. She worked with an organization helping teenage victims of rape that resulted in pregnancy. She is involved in the care of victims of violence and  provides training on Gender-Based Violence for healthcare professionals. Dr Anglade offers her services to several organizations working to support  victims of sexual violence.

Dr Gianni Carlo Decastro

Dr Gianni Carlo Decastro is a Haitian medical doctor with a master’s degree in health administration with more than fifteen years of professional experience in the health sector in various types of organizations . Since 2016, Dr Decastro has been the Executive Director for PROFAMIL (Association pour la Promotion de la Famille Haïtienne), a leading Haitian organization providing key services in sexual and reproductive health. PROFAMIL believes in making family planning accessible and offering quality services at affordable prices. Dr Decastro is a fierce advocate for family planning, and has since been promoting PROFAMIL’s campaigns around reproductive health and family planning.

Thamarah Crevecoeur

Thamarah Crevecoeur practices  full scope midwifery at Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA. Her patients are close to her heart, as they are mostly  immigrants from Haiti and the other Carribean islands. In addition to  practicing midwifery, Ms Crevecoeur is also a part time Doctorate of  Public Health (DrPH) student at the Boston University School of Public  Health. Her doctoral research is looking at the risks, benefits and  feasibility of providing more culturally and language specific maternity  services at Boston Medical Center as a method to address the current  disparities in maternal health. She truly believes  in the concept of exceptional care without exception, for all women. She  is FAHM's Board Vice President.

• Live English simultaneous interpretation by Beatrice Manigat and Myrlène Metellus

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Spread the word! Join us for a conversation to support the eradication of violence against women with Danièle Magloire and Nathalie Coicou and moderated by FAHM’s Board Vice President Thamarah Crevecoeur. 

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Danièle Magloire

Danièle Magloire studied social sciences. She has made many  contributions to research, education, training and has published articles. She is a human rights defender. She is particularly devoted to women's rights and the demand for justice and democratic development. As a long-time feminist activist, she has and continues to contribute to the creation of different women's rights organizations. She has been involved in social movements in various different circles. She is a leader and spokesperson of the feminist organization Kay Fanm (Women's House), which specializes in caring for survivors of Gender-Based Violence. In 2018, for her devoted commitment  and accomplishments, she received multiple awards from: Haitian human rights organizations, Human Rights Champion Prize (Canada), the April 3 Committee (Haitian feminist group in Montreal),  Culture equality (Martinican feminist association).

Nathalie Coicou

Nathalie Coicou is a clinical psychologist based in Haiti. SInce 2004 she has been providing psychosocial support to vulnerable populations including abused girls and women. She is also devoted to training health care professionals and service providers about counseling and provides community awareness on topics that are important to her such as: gender based violence (GBV), child abuse and mental health. www.ahpsy.org.ht

Thamarah Crevecoeur

Thamarah Crevecoeur practices  full scope midwifery at Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA. Her patients are close to her heart, as they are mostly  immigrants from Haiti and the other Carribean islands. In addition to  practicing midwifery, Ms Crevecoeur is also a part time Doctorate of  Public Health (DrPH) student at the Boston University School of Public  Health. Her doctoral research is looking at the risks, benefits and  feasibility of providing more culturally and language specific maternity  services at Boston Medical Center as a method to address the current  disparities in maternal health. She truly believes  in the concept of exceptional care without exception, for all women. She  is FAHM's Board Vice President.

• Live English simultaneous interpretation by Beatrice Manigat and Myrlène Metellus

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Join us for a conversation to support the eradication of violence against women with

Lucia D. Pascale Solages and Nathalie Vilgrain and Moderated by Monique Manigat.

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Lucia D. Pascale Solages: A feminist, social and political  activist.. After years of experience with international, public and local organizations, she founded the feminist organization NÈGÈS MAWON  

Nathalie Vilgrain: As an Afro-feminist activist, Nathalie is passionate about the well being of women and girls around the world. She has recently worked with abused women on women's sexual and reproductive health  as well as human rights.  She is currently the Co-Founder and Executive Director of a feminist organization called MARIJÀN in Haiti.  

 Monique Manigat: A Haitian activist, educator, and psychotherapist. As an activist, Monique has worked with US based grassroots organisations and currently in Haiti as a member of ANVA and leading One Billion Rising Ayiti events. As OBR Ayiti chair, Monique leads community events and workshops around women’s rights, education related to gender roles, violence against women and girls, and the reciprocal societal impacts. MONIQUE MANIGAT

• Live English simultaneous interpretation by Beatrice Manigat and Myrlène Metellus