Haiti Launches 4th Feminist Summer University in Port-au-Prince
Minister Pédrica Saint Jean joined the launch centered on women's rights and peacebuilding.
The 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, held at the Hôtel Kinam and organized by Karavàn Fanm pou Chanjman (KFPC), according to Le Nouvelliste. The event is held under the theme "Women's Rights and Peace Consolidation 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 processes of dialogue, citizen participation and peace consolidation, according to the same source. Le Nouvelliste did not report further details about the duration of the sessions, the number of participants or the full program of the summer university.