Two Parallel Events at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Period of Sessions
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The Haitian Women’s Collective (HWC), Nègès Mawon, and the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) are co-sponsoring two critical events focused on the rights of Haitian women and girls at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Period of sessions this year. Please join us in New York, in Port-au-Prince, and online!
1. No Future Without Women: Justice, Peace, and Elections in Haiti
In-Person Parallel Event in New York City on March 16, 2026, 2:30-4 p.m. Eastern/Haiti Time
Join leading voices from Haiti’s women’s rights movement to examine the indispensable role of women and girls in shaping Haiti’s path out of its current crisis and its future. Panelists will discuss strategies to advance women’s rights, tackle gender-based violence, and strengthen justice and security – including how to ensure women are equal participants in Haiti’s overdue elections scheduled for this year.
2. Protection, Justice, Power: Haitian Women Leading the Fight against Gender-Based Violence
Virtual Parallel Event on March 19, 2026, 10:30-12 p.m. Eastern/Haiti Time
Join VIRTUALLY for a powerful and timely conversation among some of Haiti’s leading grassroots organizers and advocates for survivors of sexual violence based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Panelists will share their experiences and discuss survivors’ needs; barriers to safety, justice, and essential care; and strategies for meaningful change on the ground.
RSVP here to let us know if you can make it or sign up to get a recording.
This event can be attended in person for those in Port-au-Prince. Both virtual and in-person attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly through a moderated Q&A session.
We hope to see you there! Please RSVP and share widely with your networks!
Kolektif Fanm Ayisyèn (HWC), Nègès Mawon, ak Enstiti pou Jistis ak Demokrasi ann Ayiti (IJDH) ap ko-patwone de evènman kritik ki konsantre sou dwa fanm ak tifi ayisyèn nan Peryòd Sesyon Komisyon sou Kondisyon Fanm ane sa a. Tanpri rejwenn nou nan New York, nan Pòtoprens, ak sou entènèt!
1. Pa Gen Avni San Fanm: Jistis, Lapè, ak Eleksyon ann Ayiti
Evènman Paralèl an Pèsòn nan Vil Nouyòk le 16 mas 2026, 2h30-4h p.m. Eastern/Lè Ayiti
Rejwenn vwa lidè nan mouvman dwa fanm Ayiti pou egzamine wòl endispansab fanm ak tifi nan bati chemen Ayiti pou l soti nan kriz aktyèl li a ak nan lavni l. Panelis yo pral diskite estrateji pou avanse dwa fanm, abòde vyolans ki baze sou sèks, epi ranfòse jistis ak sekirite — sa ki gen ladan l kijan pou asire fanm patisipe egalman nan eleksyon Ayiti ki an reta epi ki pwograme pou ane sa a.
RSVP isit la pou patisipe, fè volontè, oswa enskri pou resevwa yon anrejistreman.
2. Pwoteksyon, Jistis, Pouvwa: Fanm Ayisyèn k ap Mennen Batay Kont VBG
Evènman Paralèl Vityèl le 19 mas 2026, 10h30-12h Eastern/Lè Ayiti
Rantre VITYÈLMAN pou yon konvèsasyon pwisan ak aktyèl ant kèk nan pi gran òganizatè baz ak defansè pou sivivan vyolans seksyèl ann Ayiti ki baze Pòtoprens, Ayiti. Panelis yo pral pataje eksperyans yo epi diskite bezwen sivivan yo; baryè pou sekirite, jistis, ak swen esansyèl; ak estrateji pou chanjman vèritab sou teren an.
RSVP isit la pou fè nou konnen si ou kapab vini oswa enskri pou resevwa yon anrejistreman.
Patisipasyon an pèsòn posib pou moun ki nan Pòtoprens. Patisipan vityèl kou prezansyèl yo ap gen opòtinite pou angaje dirèkteman nan yon sesyon kesyon-repons ki modere.