Browsing: women bear the disproportionate burden of the surge in violence in Haiti. Rape cases increased by 49 per cent from January to August 2023

The Executive Committee of theĀ World Council of ChurchesĀ (WCC) has urged all member churches to pray and show Christian solidarity with the people of Haiti. This call came after the committee’s recent meeting in Cyprus, where the leaders pledged to pray for ā€œGod’s compassion for the people of this troubled landā€ and for an answer to their cries.