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  • Leisure : Did you know ? #53

    Leisure : Did you know ? #53

    As part of its commitment to making general knowledge accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages, Haitian digital media outlet HaitiLibre has just announced a major expansion of its popular twice-weekly interactive quiz feature, “Did You Know?”. In its 53rd installment of the series, the platform challenged readers with a new geography-focused question asking them to identify the country home to the legendary Krakatoa volcano, and paired the prompt with a detailed, eye-opening breakdown of the volcano’s devastating 1883 eruption that still stands as one of the most impactful natural disasters in modern recorded history.

    Located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, Krakatoa’s cataclysmic August 1883 eruption was so powerful that it nearly destroyed the entire volcanic island where it formed. The blast generated powerful atmospheric shock waves that circled the entire globe multiple times, and the thunderous roar of the main explosion carried more than 4,000 kilometers across the Indian Ocean, audible to communities thousands of miles from the eruption site. When the volcano’s caldera collapsed following the eruption, it triggered massive tsunamis that crashed into nearby coastal communities. The waves wiped out hundreds of coastal villages and claimed the lives of more than 36,000 people, leaving a lasting mark on regional history.
    Beyond its immediate human and geographic impact, the eruption also altered global climate patterns. The explosion spewed massive volumes of volcanic ash and sulfur compounds high into the stratosphere, creating a planet-wide veil of dust that blocked incoming solar radiation. The following year, global average temperatures dropped by roughly 1 degree Celsius, a tangible demonstration of how large volcanic events can reshape Earth’s climate in the short term.

    This informative fact check is pulled from the answer key of HaitiLibre’s World Quiz: Natural Disasters 2.1, one of hundreds of free, no-registration games hosted on the platform’s dedicated quiz portal at https://quiz.haitilibre.com/en. As of August 1, 2026, the platform completed its scheduled monthly content update, adding 30 brand-new quizzes that pushed the total number of available games to 210. HaitiLibre adds new content to the quiz section every month, ensuring returning visitors always have fresh challenges to explore.

    Designed to suit a wide range of ages and skill levels, every quiz on the platform offers three distinct difficulty tiers: easy, intermediate, and hard. All content is fully available in both French and English to serve a diverse audience. The platform encourages visitors to explore topics ranging from Haitian local history and culture to global current events and natural science, inviting users to test existing knowledge, learn new facts, and share their experience with friends and family. After completing each quiz, users can leave comments and feedback to help the platform refine its offerings, with the outlet encouraging consistent engagement to help users grow their general knowledge over time.

  • Health : Minister Sinal received a visit from a Caribbean Public Health Agency delegation

    Health : Minister Sinal received a visit from a Caribbean Public Health Agency delegation

    Between August 23 and 25, 2026, Haitian Minister of Health Bertrand Sinal welcomed a high-level delegation from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Cap-Haïtien, marking the start of a three-day mission focused on cross-regional experience exchange around major regional public health threats. The visit, which centered on deepening collaborative ties between Haiti and the broader Caribbean public health ecosystem, brought together CARPHA’s top leadership, including Executive Director Dr. Lisa Indra, alongside senior medical advisors Dr. Mark Sami and Dr. Horace Cox, for direct talks with Haiti’s national public health leadership.

    Accompanying Minister Sinal during the discussions were Director General Dr. Gabriel Thimothe and a cohort of central and department-level health agency directors. In his opening remarks, Sinal openly addressed the multiple cascading challenges straining Haiti’s public health infrastructure, while also emphasizing the nation’s untapped potential and core systemic strengths.

    “We welcome this delegation at a moment when our nation is navigating profound, widespread difficulties,” Sinal stated during the meeting. “We have no interest in concealing the challenges we face. We are fully aware of our systemic weaknesses, the constraints on our operations, our unmet needs, and the relentless pressure that our frontline health professionals endure every single day. But we are equally clear about our strengths. Haiti is a nation rich with potential, staffed by highly competent health professionals, supported by long-established, experienced institutions, and home to a population that has repeatedly proven its ability to withstand crisis, recover, and advance,” he added.

    Beyond closed-door technical negotiations, the CARPHA delegation conducted on-site visits to two leading Haitian health facilities: Justinien University Hospital and Milot’s Sacré-Cœur Hospital. These field visits allowed the regional agency team to observe first-hand the operations of Haiti’s epidemiological surveillance network and public health laboratories, as well as the country’s existing frameworks for preparing for and responding to sudden public health crises and emergencies.

    For Haitian public health leadership, strengthened regional integration and cooperation are non-negotiable for effective public health action, given that infectious diseases and other health threats do not respect national borders. Addressing shared hazards requires collective solidarity, open data sharing, structured knowledge transfer, and coordinated cross-national action, officials emphasized. Despite linguistic and cultural diversity across the Caribbean, Haiti remains committed to building a more interconnected regional public health community, where varied experiences can be leveraged as a strength for mutual learning and collective progress.

    As a regional coordinating body, CARPHA was formally established through an intergovernmental agreement between CARICOM member states in July 2011, and launched full operations in January 2013. Headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, with additional regional hubs in Saint Lucia and Jamaica, the agency counts 26 member states across the Caribbean, including Haiti, and supports coordinated collective action to address shared public health priorities across the region.

  • At least 1,408 people were killed and 656 injured in Haiti, 2nd quarter (report)

    At least 1,408 people were killed and 656 injured in Haiti, 2nd quarter (report)

    A devastating new United Nations report has laid bare the full scale of human suffering unfolding across Haiti in the second quarter of 2026, documenting more than 1,400 deaths and hundreds of injuries linked to widespread violence perpetrated by armed gangs, vigilante groups, civilian unrest, security force operations, and activity by a private military contractor.

    Released by the Human Rights Service of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the report covers the 13-week period from April 1 to June 30, 2026, and reveals that men made up 85% of all fatal and injured victims, while women accounted for 11% and children 4% of the total toll.

    The data also exposes a ongoing crisis of gender-based violence carried out by armed gangs, with at least 796 confirmed rape victims recorded across the quarter. Of these victims, 772 were adult women, 23 were underage girls, and one was a man. A staggering 87% of all recorded cases were gang rapes, and 98% of all sexual violence incidents were concentrated in Haiti’s West Department.

    Beyond the capital Port-au-Prince, armed gangs have continued to expand their territorial control, with violence escalating sharply in the agricultural heartland of Artibonite and new incursions launched into the previously more stable Southeast Department. In Artibonite, one of Haiti’s key farming regions, armed groups have targeted rural communities, executing residents inside their homes and killing farmers as they worked in agricultural fields. To the south, the notorious Village de Dieu gang launched multiple violent raids around the town of Séguin, an area that had largely avoided this type of large-scale gang violence prior to the second quarter.

    Alongside killings and sexual violence, gangs have maintained a thriving kidnapping-for-ransom trade across the country. The report records at least 81 abductions for ransom between April and June, with 63% of these cases taking place in the West Department and 27% occurring in Artibonite.

    The report also documents the growing threat of explosive drone attacks targeting civilian populations, with at least nine civilians – including six children – killed or injured by unmanned explosive devices during the quarter. Three police officers were also killed in violence, with two additional officers sustaining serious injuries.

    Some of the worst bloodshed of the quarter unfolded in two densely populated areas of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince: the sprawling Cul-de-Sac Plain and the working-class neighborhood of Cité Soleil. Rival gangs clashed there in intense, prolonged battles for control of strategic territory and lucrative illicit revenue streams. The fighting left 463 people dead, hundreds more wounded, and hundreds of others subjected to sexual violence. More than 18,000 residents were forced to flee their homes to escape the violence, and all local health and education services were suspended indefinitely as a result of the unrest.

    The full 30-page report in English is available for public download via HaitiLibre at the published link.

  • Massacre : The high command of the Haitian National Police (PNH) has gone to Kenscoff

    Massacre : The high command of the Haitian National Police (PNH) has gone to Kenscoff

    Less than 48 hours after a brutal mass killing shook the mountainous Haitian town of Kenscoff, the top leadership of the Haitian National Police (PNH) traveled to the violence-stricken community on August 26, 2026 to evaluate the aftermath and shore up security amid widespread grief and calls for accountability.

    Leading the delegation was Vladimir Paraison, the Acting Director General of the PNH, who was joined by multiple senior members of the police high command. The official trip came in direct response to a coordinated attack carried out by armed groups overnight between August 23 and 24, 2026, which preliminary reports confirm left at least 60 people dead.

    During the visit, Paraison held closed-door talks with local municipal leaders and the commander of the Kenscoff district police station to map out the full scope of the violence and align on urgent security interventions. Following these discussions, Paraison issued formal orders to deploy additional elite, specialized PNH units to the areas most impacted by the attack, boosting visible patrols and response capacity to prevent further bloodshed.

    In a public statement following the meetings, Paraison extended his deepest condolences to the families of those killed and injured in the massacre, emphasizing that the national police force remains unwavering in its commitment to holding every perpetrator and accomplice accountable. He specifically directed the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ) to launch a full, unobstructed investigation into all circumstances surrounding the attack, with a key focus on uncovering how heavily armed assailants were able to infiltrate the core of the Kenscoff commune without detection.

    The investigation’s mandated outcomes are clear: PNH high command aims to uncover any internal complicity or institutional negligence that allowed the attack to proceed, identify all individuals linked to the planning and execution of the massacre, assign clear legal and institutional responsibility, and pursue full legal action against all parties found responsible.

  • Politic : Towards a strengthened partnership with Italy?

    Politic : Towards a strengthened partnership with Italy?

    Against a backdrop of ongoing political and humanitarian instability in Haiti, senior officials from both the Caribbean nation and Italy gathered for a high-profile discussion at Italy’s 2026 Rimini Meeting on August 24, opening a new pathway toward deepened bilateral cooperation. Haitian Foreign Minister Raina Forbin joined the panel, titled “Haiti and the strength to rise again”, virtually, while the event was organized by Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internazionale (AVSI), an Italian international volunteer service organization. The discussion was moderated by Stefano Gatti, Director General for Development Cooperation at Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and featured a lineup of senior stakeholders including Italian Undersecretary of State Massimo Dell’Utri, Haitian Ambassador to Italy Gandy Thomas, FAO Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina, and AVSI’s Haiti representative Annalisa Costanzo.

    In her address to the panel, Minister Forbin laid out the core governing priorities of the current administration led by Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. The government’s immediate and long-term agenda centers on four critical pillars: reestablishing widespread national security and full state authority across the country, holding inclusive democratic elections to legitimize governing institutions, kickstarting broad economic recovery after years of contraction, and scaling up responses to the country’s worsening humanitarian emergency. She emphasized that the administration is actively pursuing coordinated efforts to pull Haiti out of its protracted crisis and lay the foundation for long-term, sustainable stability.

    Minister Forbin used the platform to formally call for a strengthened bilateral partnership between Haiti and Italy, outlining a wide range of high-priority sectors for collaborative action. These proposed areas of cooperation include security sector support, capacity building for Haitian government institutions, sustainable agricultural development, expanded vocational training programs for the country’s large youth population, support for growing small and medium-sized enterprises, cross-border skills transfer, and attraction of productive foreign direct investment from Italian firms.

    The participation of top-ranking Italian government officials in the discussion and the substantive nature of the talks signal a shared commitment to advancing bilateral dialogue and collaboration between the two nations. From Italy’s perspective, Haiti offers unique strategic value: its central location in the Caribbean, close proximity to major North and South American markets, large young population, expansive global diaspora network, and untapped economic potential position the country as a strategic gateway for Italian businesses, universities, cultural institutions, and development cooperation initiatives to expand their footprint across the broader Caribbean and Latin American region.

    Rather than framing Haiti solely through the lens of its well-documented challenges, Minister Forbin repositioned the country as an emerging market of opportunity and a reliable long-term strategic partner. She emphasized that a deepened partnership between Haiti and Italy would deliver mutual benefits to both nations, opening a new chapter in bilateral diplomatic and economic relations.

  • Politic : Launch of an internship program for graduating students of CTPEA

    Politic : Launch of an internship program for graduating students of CTPEA

    In a landmark step to reinforce Haiti’s public sector technical capabilities and bridge a long-standing gap in talent integration, Minister of Planning and External Cooperation (MPCE) Sandra Paulemon has officially launched a 12-week internship program for 18 final-year students from the Center for Planning Techniques and Applied Economics (CTPEA).

    CTPEA, an autonomous academic institution overseen by the MPCE, trains students in three high-demand fields for public service: applied economics, statistics, and development planning. This new internship initiative aligns directly with both the Haitian government’s strategic priorities and the 2016 founding decree that established the MPCE’s mandate to build a skilled, capable public administration.

    Speaking at the launch event, Minister Paulemon framed the program as a long-term investment in the next generation of technical leadership for Haiti’s state institutions. By bringing early-career talent directly into ministry operations, the initiative aims to sustainably boost the state’s capacity to design and implement effective development planning. The minister emphasized that the program reflects the administration’s goal of gradually strengthening the MPCE’s workforce with well-trained, qualified professionals, operating fully within established civil service rules and requirements. Ultimately, the effort is part of a broader vision to build a public administration that can deliver rigorous data-driven analysis, model future development scenarios, craft evidence-based public policies, select high-impact public investments, and accurately measure policy outcomes.

    Addressing the participating students directly, Minister Paulemon shared four core guiding principles for their internships and future public service careers: unwavering integrity in all professional duties, strict rigor in analytical work and project delivery, consistent humility to support ongoing learning, and a deep-rooted commitment to public service.

    Guy Roméro Latry, Director General of the MPCE, noted that this program marks a historic turning point for the institution. Until 2025, he explained, CTPEA graduates had no formal pathway to integration into the MPCE’s workforce. He praised the initiative as a reflection of the dynamic new leadership within the ministry, and highlighted the strengthened collaborative relationship between the MPCE and CTPEA that has made the program possible. With this new partnership, Latry added, CTPEA is poised to reclaim its role as a premier breeding ground for specialized talent and expertise in Haitian development planning.

    The 18 participating students, drawn equally from CTPEA’s planning, applied economics, and statistics programs, will complete a structured curriculum covering nine critical thematic areas relevant to public service work. These modules include general public administration orientation, strategic foresight and development planning, poverty reduction and combating social exclusion, spatial planning and subnational development, public investment programming and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation for public projects, development cooperation coordination, NGO activity coordination, and sectoral public policy design alongside Public Investment Program (PIP) planning.

  • The MAEC is deploying a special mission to the Haitian Embassy in Chile

    The MAEC is deploying a special mission to the Haitian Embassy in Chile

    On August 22, 2026, a peaceful demonstration organized by Haitian citizens living in Chile outside their country’s embassy in Santiago escalated into serious violent unrest. Just two days after these regrettable clashes, Haiti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship (MAEC) announced it had deployed a specialized on-site mission to address longstanding pent-up demand for critical administrative services from the Haitian community based in Chile.

    The core mandate of this special deployment is to remove long-standing barriers that have prevented Haitian nationals in Chile from accessing time-sensitive, essential official documents. These high-demand documents include Certificates of Good Conduct, which are required for work, residency, and legal purposes internationally, as well as national identification cards that serve as the primary proof of citizenship for Haitians living abroad.

    The mission is staffed by a cross-functional team of experienced personnel: senior officials from the MAEC’s Legal Affairs Directorate and trained representatives from Haiti’s Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ). The team has established close coordination with embassy leadership to streamline application processing, cut wait times, and deliver more accessible services directly to the Haitian diaspora in Chile.

    In response to far higher demand for services than initial projections anticipated, MAEC officials have confirmed the mission’s on-site duration will be extended to accommodate as many applicants as possible. All mission personnel have remained fully mobilized to process backlogged applications and meet the ongoing needs of the community.

    To prevent overcrowding at the embassy compound, improve the overall applicant experience, and eliminate opportunities for exploitative middlemen to charge excessive fees, MAEC is strongly urging all Haitian citizens seeking services to book a free appointment exclusively through the official online portal hosted on the Haitian Embassy in Chile’s official website. The ministry has stressed that no third-party intermediaries are authorized to assist with appointment booking, and applicants face no additional costs to schedule their visit.

    In a formal statement, MAEC reminded all Haitian citizens residing in Chile to only rely on official communications and channels published by the ministry and the embassy for up-to-date, accurate information about service availability, application requirements, and appointment booking.

    Acting in line with explicit directives from Haiti’s Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Raina Forbin has publicly reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to critical services for Haitian citizens living overseas. Forbin emphasized the administration’s goal of delivering accessible, efficient, and locally available consular support by working collaboratively with all relevant Haitian national institutions.

  • FLASH : New massacre in Kenskoff, at least 60 victims

    FLASH : New massacre in Kenskoff, at least 60 victims

    A horrific unprovoked attack by a violent Haitian criminal gang has left dozens of civilians dead and injured in the mountainous town of Kenscoff, deepening the Caribbean nation’s ongoing humanitarian and security crisis. The assault unfolded shortly after 9 p.m. local time on August 23, 2026, when heavily armed members of the gang Viv Ansanm stormed the town’s central district and surrounding outlying communities, Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon confirmed in the immediate aftermath.

    The gang’s primary target was a local church that had been repurposed as a shelter for people displaced by Haiti’s widespread gang violence. According to Massillon, attackers entered the camp and systematically executed or wounded dozens of unarmed civilians who had sought safety there. Beyond the killings, the gang abducted an unknown number of residents, set fire to residential homes and civilian vehicles, and slaughtered local livestock in an act of collective intimidation.

    As search and recovery operations continue across Kenscoff, the provisional casualty toll stands at more than 60 affected people: at least 40 killed and more than 20 wounded. Massillon noted that the final death toll is expected to rise, as multiple residents remain unaccounted for in the wake of the attack.

    In the hours following the massacre, Haiti’s Office of the Prime Minister issued an official statement condemning the attack and extending condolences to the families of all victims. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Fils-Aimé, the government affirmed its solidarity with Haitian citizens grappling with the violence, framing the attack as a critical test of state authority that will be met with force.

    “All security forces are on high alert, and reinforcements are already being deployed to Kenscoff,” the statement read. “Our orders are clear: protect, secure, intervene. The Government’s authority will be restored, without weakness and without delay, throughout the entire territory of Kenscoff.” The prime minister’s office added an unequivocal commitment to ending gang dominance across the country: “No armed group will prosper in Haiti. The criminals will obtain no truce, no refuge, and no impunity. Security forces have been ordered to pursue, neutralize, and render these gangs harmless. Kenscoff will not be abandoned. Haiti will not be surrendered to the bandits. The Republic will prevail!”

    Within hours of the government’s statement, the gang responsible for the massacre released a retaliatory video running less than three minutes long to signal its defiance. The footage shows roughly 20 hostages—including women, young adult men, and infants—whom the gang is using as human shields. A voiceover on the video threatens to execute all hostages if Haitian security forces launch an attack using kamikaze drones.

    Haiti’s Office of Citizen Protection (OPC) joined the government in condemning the attack, issuing a statement expressing profound shock and sorrow over the tragedy that has once again plunged the Haitian people into collective mourning. The organization reaffirmed its solidarity with victim families and called for immediate, decisive action from national security authorities.”We urge the Superior Council of the National Police and all competent bodies to take all necessary measures as quickly as possible to restore lasting security in Kenscoff, protect the civilian population, and conduct a full investigation into these crimes,” the OPC statement said. “All perpetrators and those who ordered this attack must be identified, prosecuted, and brought to justice in accordance with Haitian law.”

    The OPC also called on Haitian state institutions to deliver urgent emergency support to affected communities. Specifically, the organization requested immediate medical care for the injured, financial and emotional support for bereaved families, and resources to ensure that victims of the massacre are given dignified, respectful burials.

  • Gonaïves : The Ministers of Public Works and the Environment solicit the leadership of the Church

    Gonaïves : The Ministers of Public Works and the Environment solicit the leadership of the Church

    Amid ongoing efforts to align national development with environmental stewardship and social cohesion, Haiti’s Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MTPTC) and Ministry of the Environment (MDE) wrapped up a three-day joint field mission in the northern coastal city of Gonaïves in late August 2026, turning to a trusted local institution—the Catholic Church—to drive meaningful, community-rooted change. The mission, led by Public Works Minister Joseph Almathe Pierre-Louis and Environment Minister Valéry Fils-Aimé, concluded with a formal audience with Mgr. Yves-Marie Péan, Bishop of the Diocese of Gonaïves, where government leaders laid out the priorities of Prime Minister Fils-Aimé’s administration and requested the Church’s unique influence to advance key national goals.

    During the closed-door meeting, the two cabinet ministers outlined how the administration is working to integrate infrastructure expansion with environmental protection, a critical balance for a city like Gonaïves that has long faced repeated catastrophic flooding driven by unregulated development and poor waste management. The ministers formally requested that the Church leverage its weekly homilies and widespread community reach to spread consistent messages of peace, responsible citizenship, and social cohesion at a time when Haiti continues to grapple with political and social fragmentation. They also highlighted the urgent need for faith leaders to help educate parishioners on two pressing local issues: proactive environmental conservation and the dangers of unauthorized, unplanned construction that erodes natural flood defenses.

    A core focus of the discussion centered on addressing Gonaïves’ immediate environmental vulnerabilities. Minister Pierre-Louis, Minister Fils-Aimé, and Bishop Péan collectively prioritized three urgent interventions: implementing sustainable, community-led waste management systems, cracking down on unregulated urban sprawl that encroaches on natural waterways, and clearing blocked flood evacuation canals to cut the city’s high seasonal flood risk. These steps are seen as critical to protecting Gonaïves’ 300,000 residents, who regularly face devastating flood damage during the annual Atlantic hurricane season.

    To build long-term environmental awareness, the MDE also shared details of a new initiative aimed at embedding eco-responsible habits from an early age. The ministry is currently launching ecological school clubs in church-run congregational schools across the country, with the goal of educating young Haitians about the importance of protecting local ecosystems and natural resources. The clubs are designed to turn youth into ambassadors for environmental action within their families and neighborhoods, creating a generational shift in how communities approach conservation.

    Beyond collaboration with the Church, the inter-ministerial delegation also conducted on-the-ground infrastructure assessments during their time in Gonaïves, widely known as Haiti’s “City of Independence.” The team carried out a full inspection of a 23-kilometer road corridor connecting Gonaïves to the nearby town of Newfoundland, holding discussions with local municipal leaders and resident groups to hear their on-the-ground concerns and priorities for infrastructure improvements in the area.

    Officials emphasized that the joint mission reflects a core commitment of the current Haitian government: breaking down silos between infrastructure development and environmental protection to deliver long-lasting, sustainable benefits across the country. By partnering with the Church, a deeply embedded and trusted institution in Haitian society, leaders hope to turn national policy goals into community-wide action that addresses both social and environmental challenges facing the country.

  • PNH New Generation : Women at the Heart of Change

    PNH New Generation : Women at the Heart of Change

    On August 22, 2026, Haitian National Police (PNH) partnered with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the European Union to host a pivotal public awareness event in the southern coastal city of Les Cayes. The gathering marked the third iteration of the “PNH New Generation: Women at the Heart of Change” initiative, designed to encourage professional women and young female candidates to pursue careers in law enforcement and reshape the institutional culture of Haiti’s national police force.

    The campaign grows out of a broader strategic effort to build a police force that is more inclusive, representative of Haiti’s diverse population, and held to high professional standards. By centering women’s participation in public security, organizers aim to address long-standing gender imbalances within the PNH and strengthen public trust in the institution among Haitian communities.

    The day’s program opened with formal remarks from key stakeholders, including Allande Serge Joliccœur, the Departmental Director for Haiti’s South Department, Sylvain Merlen, the local UNDP representative, and Divisional Commissioner Erna Royal, who attended on behalf of the PNH Director General. Following the opening addresses, structured discussions centered on three core topics of high relevance to participants: responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the training pathway offered by Haiti’s National Police Academy (ENP), and the step-by-step PNH recruitment process.

    Subject matter experts from multiple Haitian institutions led the topic-focused conversations. These included the GBV program manager for the South chapter of the National Coordination of Women’s Affairs and Gender Issues (CNAFQG), Principal Commissioner Marjorille Plaisival, the ENP representative, and Inspector Paul Smith Bonne Année from the PNH Recruitment Service.

    Beyond formal presentations, the event featured open Q&A exchanges with attending young women and a testimonial session from current female officers serving in the PNH. These interactive segments gave prospective candidates a firsthand look at the day-to-day realities of police work, outlined the range of long-term professional opportunities available within the institution, and highlighted how increasing female participation strengthens the force’s ability to serve all Haitian people. Organizers emphasized that this third campaign builds on the success of earlier outreach events held across other regions of Haiti, with the shared goal of creating sustainable, meaningful gains in women’s representation at all levels of the Haitian National Police.