Despite facing some of the worst political instability and social upheaval in its history over the last decade, Haiti now has an opportunity to move forward. The selection of an effective prime minister by a Transitional Presidential Council offers the country a chance to restore security and hold elections for the first time since 2016. But for any progress to last, there will need to be a mix of transitional and transformational leadership. And that means mobilizing and respecting the essential role of women, who are currently underrepresented at all levels of government and influence.

Through the adoption of more inclusive elections and political parties — and with the support of its international partners — the Haitian government can create opportunities for more women candidates in future elections, ensure that the country’s constitutional gender quota is met within its electoral and governing bodies, promote in international and local electoral observers networks, and help mobilize and educate women and youth voters at the grassroots level.

Read more at: https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/10/haitis-transition-cant-succeed-without-womens-leadership