Haiti Launches 4th Edition of Feminist Summer University in Port-au-Prince
The event, focused on women's rights and peacebuilding, drew the participation of Minister for the Status of Women Pédrica Saint Jean.
Haiti's Minister for the Status of Women and Women's Rights, Pédrica Saint Jean, took part on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the launch of the 4th edition of the Feminist Summer University, according to Le Nouvelliste. The event was organized at the Hôtel Kinam by Karavàn Fanm pou Chanjman (KFPC) under the theme "Women's Rights and Consolidation of Peace in Haiti." In a statement, the Ministry for the Status of Women and Women's Rights (MCFDF) described the initiative as "a space for reflection and exchange around the essential role of women in building a more just, inclusive and peaceful society." In her address, the minister advocated for the full and effective participation of women in dialogue processes, civic participation and peacebuilding, Le Nouvelliste reported. The launch comes amid broader ministry efforts to mobilize women's involvement in political participation. No further details on the program's schedule or participant numbers were provided in the source report.