Issues
Each topic includes an overview of the situation in Haiti and the response of the European Union. In addition we present the advocacy activities of the CoEH on this subject. Also, there are documents and reports available from Haitian organizations.
At the bicentennial of the death of Napoleon 1st
On the occasion of the bicentennial of the death of Napoleon 1er, the CoEH wishes to highlight the essential contribution of the Haitian people in sanctifying the universality of human rights without distinction of condition or “race”, and thus pursuing the ideals of the French Revolution the emperor eventually thwarted for economic reasons.
CoEH press release on the occasion of the international day of peasant struggles – Free zone project in Savane Diane
The current degradation of food security in Haiti is of great concern for the members of the CoEH (Europe Haiti Coordination), who reiterate their full support to local farmer organizations. They denounce Jovenel Moise’s illegal and inappropriate decision to re-assign lands initially dedicated to the country’s food security for the production of export goods. This decision will indeed deprive many families from a land access that is essential to their survival.
Political crisis in Haiti – Appeal from the COEH to the European Union
In view of the current developments in Haiti, the COEH is appealing to the European Union and its member states to distance themselves from Mr. Jovenel Moïse, unlawfully holding power in Haiti since February 7, 2021, the anticipated date of his resignation according to the constitution. We ask that the European Union instead listens to and supports the Haitian civil society, which for the last two years has been proposing alternatives for a peaceful transition towards a truly democratic and open society.
Inquiry by the European Parliament into crisis situation in Haiti
On January 25, four Members of the European Parliament (three from France and one from Germany) of the Greens/European Free Alliance have written to Vice-President Josep Borrell, High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, about the crisis situation in Haiti.
11 years after the earthquake of January 12, 2010; Has Haiti left the rubble behind?
Eleven years after the earthquake the destruction process of Haiti, and not of its Reconstruction, is continuing. It is as if the Haitian people are still living among the rubble, like the first day of the disaster. Will the country find the necessary internal energy and solidarity to win this bet? Colette Lespinasse is sharing her opinion on the current situation.
Stop the silence about Haiti
There does not seem to be an end to the political and socio-economic crisis in Haiti. President Jovenel Moïse, accused of corruption and fraud, governs by decree and without parliament. Due to gang violence and other circumstances, fair elections are impossible. 82 organizations in Haiti and abroad are denouncing impunity, corruption and above all the complicity of the international community with the current government. This article was written in a personal capacity and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the COEH.
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Interesting links
Members of the European Parliament demand to go further (June 30, 2021)
Following the resolution of the European Parliament on the situation in Haiti, seven female MEPs are demanding to go further, showing their solidarity with the Haitian people, more in particular with Haitian women. “Europe has to change their politics with regard to Haiti.” Read more (in French)
Plate-forme Haiti de Suisse
This organisation has interesting information and newsletters about the latest news from haiti.
Visit their website to read more >
Collectif Haïti de France
CHF is sharing interesting information (only in French) on their website, where you can also subscribe to their newsletter: https://www.collectif-haiti.fr/actualites/collectif/
Interesting documents
CRAN et CE-JILAP sur la constitution (in French and Creole) June 2021
2020-02-10 Consultaton de la Société Civile Haïtienne_28 janvier (only in French)
Declaration for an agrarian policy in Haiti – FULL TEXT (11 October 2017)
Advocacy Documents
Coordination Europe-Haiti – contribution EEAS consultation on relations with Latin America and the Caribbean (15 February 2018)
Coordination Europe-Haiti aperçu contexte actuel en Haïti (12 December 2017)
CoEH Lettre situation droits humains en Haïti (3 July 2017)