Collectif Défenseurs Plus Concerned About Rise in Digital Violence Against Women

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Collectif Défenseurs Plus denounces the alarming increase in digital violence targeting women and girls in Haiti. Cyberharassment, threats, dissemination of degrading images: these virtual attacks prolong and amplify the discriminations already very present in society.

The organization recalls that this violence adds to a national context marked by generalized insecurity. Many displaced women, living in makeshift camps, are now exposed to both physical and sexual assaults and online attacks. According to the Panos Institute, “out of 10 images shared on TikTok, 8 denigrate women,” while the World Bank indicates that less than 40% of countries have laws against digital harassment, a void in which Haiti still finds itself.

Défenseurs Plus calls on authorities to recognize digital violence as a real threat to women's rights, to strengthen legal frameworks, and to better support victims. The organization insists on the urgency of guaranteeing safe spaces, both online and offline, and reaffirms its commitment to a more just and inclusive society.