Transition Crisis in Haiti: CAMSEH Advocates for a Gender-Balanced and Inclusive Executive

With less than a month remaining in the mandate of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT), the Club of Former Ministers and Secretaries of State of Haiti (CAMSEH) takes a stand on the political, security, and institutional deadlock facing the country. In a statement released on January 13, 2026, the organization makes a severe assessment of the ongoing transition and formulates a series of proposals aimed at avoiding an institutional vacuum with potentially chaotic consequences. CAMSEH believes that the CPT has not achieved the fundamental objectives that justified its establishment for a seven-month period. These objectives include the restoration of security and the recapture of territories controlled by armed groups, the organization of a national conference, the holding of a constitutional referendum, the revival of economic activities, the improvement of living conditions for the most vulnerable populations, as well as the organization of credible and inclusive general elections. Given this failure and the urgency of the political calendar, CAMSEH asserts that it feels invested with a duty of responsibility. The organization calls for a consensus among constitutional and political actors to prevent an institutional breakdown after the February 7, 2026 deadline. For a Bicameral and Gender-Balanced Executive In the spirit of the amended 1987 Constitution, CAMSEH proposes the establishment of a renewed bicameral executive, founded on modernity and gender balance. The organization advocates for an equitable representation of genders at the highest level of the state, with a woman and a man respectively holding the Presidency and the Prime Minister's office. This vision also extends to the formation of an inclusive government, strictly adhering to a gender parity policy (50% women and 50% men), while also integrating people with reduced mobility who possess proven expertise in public administration. Security, Governance, and Elections at the Heart of Priorities Beyond the institutional architecture, CAMSEH highlights several priority areas: the restoration of state authority, the rebuilding of trust between governors and the population, the implementation of public policies for internally displaced persons, as well as support for single-parent families and single mothers. The fight against corruption is also among the central recommendations, as is the almost simultaneous establishment of an executive oversight body, whose composition should not exceed twelve members. Finally, CAMSEH emphasizes the need to organize credible, inclusive, and democratic general elections, which should lead to the installation of newly elected officials in 2027, an essential condition, according to the organization, for restoring the legitimacy of the state. A Call for National Unity In its statement, the Club of Former Ministers and Secretaries of State of Haiti issues a solemn appeal to all the nation's vital forces to work together in the supreme interest of the nation. The stated objective is clear: a lasting return to security, institutional stability, and legitimate leaders capable of responding to the deep expectations of the Haitian population. Signed by President Josette Darguste and the members of CAMSEH's executive council, this statement is part of a crucial debate on the immediate future of the transition and the role of women in the refoundation of the Haitian state.