Haitian women are on the front lines of the country’s crisis, yet they are being denied a seat at the table.
June 19, 2024, 8:00 AM
On May 28, Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council elected former Prime Minister Garry Conille to lead the country once again and head its transitional government, which holds a mandate through 2026. No women were interviewed for the position. Although the move offers a step toward stability amid the widespread gang violence that has marred the country in recent months, the council still has much to achieve, especially when it comes to prioritizing women’s empowerment and addressing gender-based violence.
