MCFDF urges integration of women into Haiti's national recovery plan
Minister Pedrica Saint Jean called for women's rights to be embedded across all public policies during a validation workshop for the 2026-2030 recovery program.
The head of Haiti's Ministry for the Status and Rights of Women (MCFDF), Pedrica Saint Jean, called for women to be integrated into the national recovery process, according to Le Nouvelliste. She made the appeal on Monday, September 28, 2026, while participating in a validation workshop for the National Stabilization and Recovery Program (PNSREST) 2026-2030, held at the Hôtel Karibe in Pétion-Ville. Saint Jean underscored that women's rights must be integrated "in a transversal manner into all public policies." She recalled that women remain an essential pillar of the resilience of families and communities in the face of current vulnerabilities, per the report. The remarks position the ministry's advocacy within the broader planning effort for Haiti's stabilization and recovery over the coming years. Le Nouvelliste noted the MCFDF has also engaged in related initiatives, including consultations to strengthen women's participation in elections. No further details on the program's provisions or timeline were provided in the source.