Cassava, Widely Consumed in Haiti and the Caribbean, Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO

by Colette Lespinasse | Dec 14, 2024 | Articles from COEH, Topics

The news of UNESCO’s inclusion of cassava in the register of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was received with great joy in Haiti, amidst a backdrop of predominantly negative news about the country. In Haiti and among its diaspora, Haitians celebrated...

Appeal from the CoEH to the European Union for Support in Upholding Human Rights in Haiti and Greater Attention to Vulnerable Groups

by Coordination Europe-Haiti | Nov 19, 2024 | Articles from COEH, Topics

The Coordination Europe-Haiti (CoEH) raises alarm over the worsening security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti, where human rights are gravely endangered, particularly for women and children. The international security mission remains ineffective, while poverty and...

A Haitian Woman’s Perspective on Haiti’s Presence in Europe Today

by Colette Lespinasse | Nov 13, 2024 | Articles from COEH, Topics

From October 8 to 28, 2024, Colette Lespinasse, the representative of Coordination Europe Haiti (CoEH) in Haïti, visited several European countries to engage with people and organizations interested in Haiti’s future. This included meetings with parliamentarians,...

Will Controlling the “Tie-Wearing Bandits” Solve the Security Crisis in Haiti?

by Colette Lespinasse | Aug 21, 2024 | Articles from COEH, Topics

Since the establishment of a new executive in Haiti in May 2024, led by a Presidential Transition Council (CPT) and a new Prime Minister, the country’s security situation remains alarming, despite the arrival of foreign troops under the Multinational Security...

Appeal by the Coordination Europe Haiti to the European Union to support a fair and sustainable transition in Haiti

by Coordination Europe-Haiti | Jul 3, 2024 | Articles from COEH, Topics

The Coordination Europe Haïti (CoEH) welcomes the appointment of Mr Garry Conille as Haiti’s new Prime Minister and his cabinet, made up of new and familiar figures. Although the formation of this team was marked by controversial negotiations and a lack of...

Haiti, a new government finally in place

by Colette Lespinasse | Jun 14, 2024 | Articles from COEH, Topics

The challenges are enormous and the expectations immense After Garry Conille was sworn in as Haiti’s new Prime Minister, his cabinet members were installed on June 12 and 13, 2024. The formation of this government that features both fresh faces and promoted...