The conflict behind the kidnapping of Gena Heraty from an orphanage in Haiti

The conflict behind the kidnapping of Gena Heraty from an orphanage in Haiti

Gena Heraty (left) had been overseeing the Sainte-Helene orphanage in the commune of Kenscoff, about 10km southeast of the capital, Port-au-Prince before she was abducted. Photo: NPH Haiti Special Needs Programs/Facebook

"You can't run from bullets in a straight skirt." Those words were recalled by kidnapped humanitarian Gena Heraty in 2023 when she wrote an article for the Mayo News.

It was a reference to a casual conversation with a female work colleague when Gena commented that she looked lovely in her matching skirt and blouse.

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