by organisations et instutions haïtiennes | Jan 15, 2020 | Topics
By exception we publish a text of some of our Haitian partner organisations only in French, without translation in English. However, we hope our readers will be able to get the message: Remembrance, understanding and perspective will the guiding principles in 2020. ...
by Colette Lespinasse | Aug 27, 2018 | Articles from COEH, Topics
The violent protests in Haiti early July 2018 against the rising costs of oil products show a growing refusal among a large part of the Haitian population to continue paying taxes without receiving any services in return. Already in 2017, when the national budget and...
by COEH staff | May 3, 2017 | Topics
Respect for human rights is key for sustainable development in Haiti. Over the past years the Coordination Europe-Haiti has frequently drawn attention to human rights issues in Haiti. We have asked the European Union to take a strong stance. Respecting human rights...
by COEH | Jan 22, 2016 | Topics
Sustainable development in Haiti is only possible if public authorities engage with civic initiatives and organisations in Haiti. Their closeness to local communities and individual citizens is of vital importance in ensuring that new policies and initiatives meet...
by COEH | Jan 22, 2016 | Topics
Over the years, the Coordination Europe-Haiti has consistently lobbied for strengthening Haiti’s food sovereignty. Due to an extremely open market and years of neglect of the agricultural sector by the Haitian government, Haiti has become greatly dependent on food...