Homophobia

A far-right religious group, upset over a gay-rights proposal to permit gays to wed, blanketed Port-au-Prince in a mass demonstration against same-sex marriage. Haitian Coalition of Religious and Moral Organizations were vehement, vowing to set Parliament on fire while in session, if they considered the proposal.

One coalition member said, "Haiti is not going to accept this." Haiti does not have any laws on the books opposing same-sex couples to marry, another reason for the group's outrage.

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Here is a picture taken during the International Day Against Homophobia in Haiti. It was organized by KOURAJ

The Haitian Constitution dated 1987 provides some covers and rights for LGBT or homosexuality in Haiti. Article 18 - provides general equal protection. Article 19, provides a right to health care, Article 22 - provides right to housing, education, food and social security, Article 28 - provides a right to freedom of opinion.
Article 31 - provides a right to create political parties or interest groups.

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