Rapes in Haiti increased after the January 2010 earthquake , experts say . CNN Hero Malya Villard - Appolon and her group are coming out to help victims . Terrible living conditions , including a shortage of food and water , contribute to the problem as well , said Charity Tooze , a senior communications officer with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ' Washington office . Jean - Pierre says rape is underreported in Haiti and rarely prosecuted . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for all CNN Heroes .
Rapes in Haiti increased after the January 2010 earthquake , experts say . CNN Hero Malya Villard - Appolon and her group are coming out to help victims . Jean - Pierre says rape is underreported in Haiti and rarely prosecuted . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for all CNN Heroes .