On Friday, August 22, 2025, Pedrica Saint Jean, Minister for the Status of Women and Women's Rights, during a press briefing, highlighted her participation in the 16th session of the Regional Conference on Women of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPLAC) in Mexico City.

The Minister presented the key themes discussed at this regional meeting and emphasized the importance of strengthening the role of women in public policy, governance, and the promotion of human rights.

In her speech, Ms. Saint Jean outlined the six main pillars that structure the national gender equality policy :

• Combating growing poverty among women;

• Promoting equal access to education and training;

• Promoting equal access to healthcare and health services;

• Combating violence against women;

• Promote equal access to all forms of productive activity and resources within economic structures and policies;

• Encourage power-sharing and decision-making.

She highlighted a major step forward : the acceptance of Haiti's candidacy for the Vice-Presidency of ECLAC https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45567-haiti-news-zapping.html . This recognition confirms Haiti's voice and leadership in the region.

Financing for gender equality was also a topic of discussion https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45579-haiti-celpac-advocacy-for-gender-equality-funding.html .

In addition, the Minister provided an update on the adoption of the TLATELOLCO Agreement, an agreement adopted at the close of the 16th session, which establishes a decade of action from 2025 to 2035 to advance gender equality and the care society.

Through this new responsibility, the Ministry intends to continue its commitment to ensuring that national priorities regarding gender equality and women's empowerment are promoted and defended at the highest regional and international levels.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45579-haiti-celpac-advocacy-for-gender-equality-funding.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45567-haiti-news-zapping.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45559-haiti-politic-interventions-by-minister-pedrica-saint-jean-at-the-16th-session-of-ceplac.html

HL/ S/ HaitiLibre