The Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP) deplores and condemns the untimely demonstrations that affect the functioning of some schools in Grande-Rivière du Nord for almost two weeks (where students gathered in the streets on Monday again, at the instigation of certain groups to asks in particular the departure of a Government Commissioner), which have a serious impact on youth training, could exacerbate educational failure in this region.

In addition, the ministry said to be "deeply alarmed" by a similar situation that seems to grow in Pilate where armed individuals have, among others, also disrupted Monday, February 22 the courses at the Centre Lafontant Jean.

MENFP is also concerned that in Mirebalais, the same day "of teachers of Mirebalais high school paralyzed the functioning of several educational institutions to require 6 appointment letters while MENFP expects the establishment of the new government for the resumption of process of ongoing regularization of staff.

MENFP appeals to the sense of responsibility of all stakeholders to prevent school was taken hostage by interest groups "and appealed for calm and understanding to ensure the right to education of our children.

Just like the National Pact on the quality of education that request, in its commitment #3 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-15429-haiti-education-towards-a-national-pact-for-quality-education.html

to subtract the education system of clientelism and negative influences, the Ministry invites all sectors "To protect the school, the only institution capable of ensuring sustainable development and ensure a better future for our young people."

HL/ HaitiLibre