The Action Group for Democracy Wants to Work Towards Strengthening Democracy in Haiti
By Gesly Sinvilier · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
Translated from French — AI-assisted and reviewed by the editorial team. The French version is authoritative. Read the original · About our translation policy

This Friday, February 07, 2025, Haiti celebrated 39 years since the establishment of democracy as a model of social and political organization. Although progress has been made since 1986, Haitian democracy remains fragile.
Indeed, successive governments have proven unable to meet the fundamental needs of the population and to guarantee true stability. The fragility of Haitian democracy also lies in the fact that citizens are not always aware of their responsibility within this system. However, democracy is not limited to organizing elections; it is lived daily through active citizen participation, access to essential services, and the guarantee of equity. It requires the construction of strong institutions, the promotion of human rights, and the implementation of lasting economic and social reforms.
It is with this ideal in mind that young academics and professionals created the Action Group for Democracy, a citizen initiative dedicated to the promotion of democracy in Haiti. Aware of the fragility of Haitian democracy, the initiators of this project want to collaborate with all communities and organizations in the country to preserve democratic achievements, while bringing concrete proposals to the public debate to better strengthen democracy in Haiti.
This new structure aims to train a new generation of citizens, capable of contributing to the well-being of their country. A commendable initiative, because to fully realize the democratic ideals so often evoked, it requires not only the commitment of the State, but also that of every Haitian, every citizen, to build a future where democracy becomes a true lever for progress and collective well-being.
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