Haiti Launches Work on New National Gender Equality Plan for 2026–2031

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Haiti's Ministry of the Status of Women and Women's Rights (MCFDF) hosted a meeting to revitalize the Gender/West Thematic Working Group as part of the new 2026–2031 National Action Plan for Gender Equality, according to haitilibre.com. The gathering brought together the Ministry's Director General Sandy François, Chief of Staff Frantzdia Gilles, representatives of public institutions, Ministry directors and cabinet members. Eugénie Libéral, Coordinator of the Studies and Programming Unit, outlined the context and objectives of the working group. Minister of the Status of Women Pedrica Saint Jean reviewed prior discussions on gender issues, stressing the initiative's importance in a difficult context where women and girls face numerous challenges and require concrete support. She underscored the group's role in strengthening women's participation in national life. Viona Guerrier, Director of Gender Promotion and Empowerment, presented a summary of the Gender Equality Policy, while Hemanex Gonzague Désir recapped work from the March 4–5, 2026 meeting, highlighting the urgent need to revitalize departmental gender roundtables. Participants discussed measures to be implemented, division of responsibilities and monitoring mechanisms for the plan across public institutions. The meeting concluded with stakeholders expressing commitment to reinvigorating dialogue and integrating a gender perspective into public policies, haitilibre.com reported.