Human rights organisations in Haiti have called for a government investigation into allegations that the president of the country’s football federation sexually abused young female footballers at the national training centre. Haiti FA president accused of sexually abusing young female players Read moreThe Solidarite Fanm Ayisyèn (Sofa) and Kay Fanm, women’s rights organisations in Haiti, have urged the Haitian Ministry of Justice to launch an immediate investigation. “Mr Jean-Bart has minimised the accusations of sexual abuse, like many others, when it is one of the scourges of our society,” Sabine Lamour from Sofa said. We are worried about their safety.”Another human rights organisation, the Office de la Protection du Citoyen, also released a statement demanding an inquiry into the allegations. These false accusations are as criminal as the practice of child sexual abuse.

Source: The Guardian May 04, 2020 16:30 UTC