OPC: A Three-Day Retreat Dedicated to Developing the Five-Year Plan
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, executives of the Office for the Protection of Citizens (OPC) have been participating in a three-day retreat, led by the Citizen Protector, Me Jean Wilner MORIN, and his deputy, Me Amoce AUGUSTE.
By Jean Wesley Pierre · Port-au-Prince · · 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Since Wednesday, February 25, 2026, executives of the Office for the Protection of Citizens (OPC) have been participating in a three-day retreat, led by the Citizen Protector, Me Jean Wilner MORIN, and his deputy, Me Amoce AUGUSTE. The objective is to develop the institution's strategic plan for the period 2026-2031.
The first day was dedicated to presenting the conceptual framework of the workshop and conducting a diagnostic of the OPC. Participants evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the legal framework, as well as the institution's organizational and operational methods. This analysis was necessary to identify areas for improvement.
The second day allowed for the examination of available technical tools, human, and financial resources, as well as those the OPC needs to successfully carry out its mission. The foundations of the strategic plan were reviewed through the presentation of its essential elements.
The third and final day was dedicated to defining the strategic plan's orientation framework. Participants established the guiding principles, purpose, and objectives of the institution, before setting up the operational framework that will guide the OPC's actions until 2031.
This retreat, which also involves Director General Jude Jn Pierre and the coordinator of the Systemic Research and Investigation Unit (URES), Me Jean-Simon Saint-Hubert, reflects the institution's desire to equip itself with a clear vision and effective tools to fulfill its mission of protecting citizens.
In an environment marked by major security and institutional challenges, the development of this strategic plan is particularly important. The OPC, as a national mechanism for the protection of human rights, must anticipate and structure its actions to effectively meet the population's expectations.
The finalization of this framework document will provide the institution with a coherent roadmap, aligned with international standards and adapted to Haitian realities.
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