On Monday, April 18, 2016 the Focus On Haiti Initiative hosted a discussion with Haitian presidential candidate Jovenel Moïse. The event continued a broader discussion began on September 15, 2015, when the Focus On Haiti Initiative and other partner organizations hosted a townhall meeting of five Haitian presidential candidates at the George Washington University, which… Continue reading Discussion with Jovenel Moïse
A Conversation with Emeline Michel
On Friday, February 19, 2016, the Focus On Haiti Initiative hosted a conversation with performer Emeline Michel and Dr. Robert Maguire. In part, the conversation reflected on Emeline’s experiences as a cultural ambassador for Haiti, in the context of Haiti’s reputation as ‘the poorest country in the Hemisphere.’
Liberated Haiti: Thirty Years After Duvalier
By Robert Maguire, originally posted by Latin America Goes Global. February 7, 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the ouster of Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier as President of Haiti, ending the 29 year Duvalier family dictatorship. When Baby Doc fled the country in 1986 for exile in France, massive street celebrations burst out, calling his departure… Continue reading Liberated Haiti: Thirty Years After Duvalier
Haiti: Forward Vision Event
The Focus On Haiti Initiative cosponsored an event with the Inter-American Dialogue on Monday, November 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The inaugural Haiti Policy Forum event featured a discussion with US Department of State Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten.
Haiti Presidential Candidates Town Hall Meeting
The Focus On Haiti Initiative cosponsored the Haiti Presidential Candidates Town Hall Meeting hosted on the George Washington University campus on September 15, 2015. The event was moderated by Dr. Robert Maguire of the Elliott School and the Focus On Haiti Initiative, as well as Mr. Roberson Alphonse, of Le Nouvelliste, and Ms. Nathalie Liautaud, of the Haiti Renewal Alliance.
Haiti’s Electoral Cycle Event
The Focus On Haiti Initiative cosponsored an event with the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, D.C. to discuss the context and significance of Haiti’s current election cycle. The event was held on August 21, 2015 at the Inter-American Dialogue.
Voices of Haiti’s Voiceless: Now Streaming
The Focus On Haiti Initiative is proud to publish the video and report archive of our 2015 spring symposium Voices of Haiti’s Voiceless: Post-Earthquake Aspirations & Achievements. The event was cosponsored by the United States Department of State Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator. Videos and articles are available for each panel through the links below. A Voice for the Voiceless Robert Maguire,… Continue reading Voices of Haiti’s Voiceless: Now Streaming
Pepper Water and Protests in Haiti
Pepper Water and Protests in Haiti Scott Freeman Tear gas is not uncommon in Port au Prince. Over the past decade, whether it has been protests over food shortages, controlling political demonstrations, or ‘peacekeeping’ actions by the infamous MINUSTAH UN forces, tear gas and other methods of crowd control have been a reality of the… Continue reading Pepper Water and Protests in Haiti
Voices of Haiti’s Voiceless Symposium Agenda
The Focus On Haiti Initiative is proud to publish our Voices of Haiti’s Voiceless: Post-Earthquake Aspirations & Achievements symposium agenda. Please RSVP at http://go.gwu.edu/VHV.
Save the Date: Voices of Haiti’s Voiceless Symposium
The Focus On Haiti Initiative is proud to announce our spring symposium Voices of Haiti’s Voiceless: Post-Earthquake Aspirations & Achievements in Washington, D.C. on Friday, May 1, 2015. This event is cosponsored by the United States Department of State Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator. The symposium will discuss Haiti’s fundamental development challenges and progress toward meeting them in the… Continue reading Save the Date: Voices of Haiti’s Voiceless Symposium
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