Solidarity with Haitian Women

Solidarity with Haitian Women, also known as Solidarite Fanm Ayisyen, or SOFA, was founded in 1986 by Anne Marie Coriolan, who died in the 2010 Haiti earthquake.[1][2] It is one of the most important Haitian advocacy organizations working to help women and girls.[2][3] Among other things, it supports improved laws against domestic violence.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Janet K. Boles; Diane Long Hoeveler (2004). Historical Dictionary of Feminism. Scarecrow Press. pp. 157–. ISBN 978-0-8108-4946-4.
  2. 1 2 "Women's movement mourns death of 3 Haitian leaders - CNN.com". Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Catherine Porter (2010-02-02). "Porter: Haitian women bear greatest burden | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. Retrieved 2016-07-16.
  4. ↑ Tonny Joseph. Planting Now (2nd Edition): Revitalizing agriculture for reconstruction and development in Haiti. Oxfam. pp. 15–. ISBN 978-1-78077-174-8.
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