Haiti-Political Transition: The FANM YO DESIDE Coalition Demands Strict Adherence to Parity
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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PORT-AU-PRINCE.— The FANM YO DESIDE Coalition has officially acknowledged the end of the mandate of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) and the transfer of executive power to the Council of Ministers, now chaired by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, as part of the ongoing political transition in Haiti.
In a press statement dated February 7, the feminist coalition emphasizes the institutional and pragmatic nature of this step, while recalling that this new phase of the transition must be exceptionally short, clearly defined, and strictly limited in time. It insists on the need to avoid the reproduction of past structural imbalances, particularly regarding the representation of women in positions of power and decision-making.
Parity, a constitutional requirement
FANM YO DESIDE firmly reiterates that gender parity is neither a favor nor a political option, but a constitutional requirement and an international commitment of the Haitian state. According to the coalition, respect for this principle is an essential condition for any legitimate, credible, and sustainable governance.
In a national context marked by widespread insecurity and a resurgence of violence, the organization also insists on the urgency of ensuring the effective protection of the rights of women and girls, who are particularly vulnerable in the current crisis.
Clear priorities for the transition
While calling for the effective restoration of security and social peace, the coalition believes that the transition must primarily focus on:
the implementation of social support measures;
the deployment of socio-economic integration programs;
the organization of inclusive, credible, and transparent elections. A direct appeal to the Prime Minister In this regard, FANM YO DESIDE calls on Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to:
maintain frank, inclusive, and permanent dialogue with the nation's vital forces to restore trust and prevent social tensions;
guarantee significant and equitable representation of women within decision-making bodies;
integrate parity as a transversal principle of the new governance, public policies, and transitional mechanisms. Finally, the FANM YO DESIDE Coalition reaffirms its vigilance, mobilization, and readiness to contribute to any sincere initiative aimed at national stability, the restoration of security, respect for human rights, and the return to constitutional order, in strict adherence to the principle of parity. …
the implementation of social support measures;
the deployment of socio-economic integration programs;
the organization of inclusive, credible, and transparent elections. A direct appeal to the Prime Minister In this regard, FANM YO DESIDE calls on Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to:
maintain frank, inclusive, and permanent dialogue with the nation's vital forces to restore trust and prevent social tensions;
guarantee significant and equitable representation of women within decision-making bodies;
integrate parity as a transversal principle of the new governance, public policies, and transitional mechanisms. Finally, the FANM YO DESIDE Coalition reaffirms its vigilance, mobilization, and readiness to contribute to any sincere initiative aimed at national stability, the restoration of security, respect for human rights, and the return to constitutional order, in strict adherence to the principle of parity. …