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The symbol of pride to the Haitians living in Canada, Haiti and everywhere in the world.

Michaelle Jean's family hails from Haiti she was born in Port-au-Prince, baptised at the Holy Trinity Cathedral

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Here is a picture of Haitia born, Honorable Micha lle Jean, Governor General of Canada.

She was designated governor general on August 4, 2005, announced from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada

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This is the picture of Haitian first lady Sophia Martelly in a visit to the Dominican Republic.

Sophia Martelly was received by the First Lady of the Dominican Republic, Ms. Margarita Cedeno de Fernandez

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This picture represents the ongoing issue in Haiti regarding prostitution. Due to the lack of job and poverty in the country, many young Haitians are obligated to go to prostitution in order to feed themselves. As an unregulated business in Haiti, these Sex Worker are often infected with communicable diseases. Many do not have any other options available.

Following the 2010 earthquake, many more young women became prostitutes. As the family who were supporting them became victims of the earthquake, these young women were forced to be involved in Prostitution

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Here is a photo of Cecilia Laurent, Oldest Woman In The World. At the age of 115 in 2011, she survived the the 2010 Haiti earthquake that destroyed her home. Ms. Laurent is currently living in Canada with her children, grand children and great grand children.

To see more about this story, go to www.cbc.ca

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Here is a picture of Haitian Woman, Cecilia Laurent. In 2011, she became the oldest Woman In The World At 115 Years. She has six children and many grand children and even more great grand children. Her oldest child was 96 years old in 2011.

To see more about this story, go to www.cbc.ca

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Here is a picture of Haitian community in New York city protesting against a remark made by a radio host that Haitian women are HIV Positive.

The radio host Mr. Diaz said: The reason I'm HIV negative is because I don't mess with Haitian girls

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Here is a picture of a woman carryin a load on her head. Maost women in Haiti are the bread winners for the family. As the number of jobs is very limited, many women end up doing both the work at home and outside to support the family

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