GBV: MCFDF Strengthens Coordination for Survivor Care
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The Ministry for the Status of Women and Women's Rights launched, this Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Port-au-Prince, a three-day inter-institutional workshop aimed at improving national coordination in the multidisciplinary care of women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence, with the support of national and international partners.
The Ministry for the Status of Women and Women's Rights (MCFDF) officially opened these sessions under the high patronage of the Prime Minister's Office, bringing together public institutions, women's organizations, international partners, and representatives of civil society to strengthen mechanisms for the prevention, protection, and support of survivors.
Several state institutions and technical partners took part in the ceremony, including the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, the Office of Work Accident, Sickness, and Maternity Insurance (OFATMA), as well as United Nations agencies such as UN Women, the United Nations Population Fund, and the United Nations Children's Fund. Partners renewed their commitment to support Haiti in the fight against violence against women and girls.
In her address, Minister Pedrica Saint Jean emphasized the need for a coordinated response among the health, justice, public security, and humanitarian sectors. She specified that the workshop aims, in particular, to harmonize intervention protocols, strengthen the technical skills of the actors involved, and reactivate assistance mechanisms, including the 8919 emergency hotline and Women's Houses.
The first day featured the screening of a documentary giving a voice to survivors living in displacement sites in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, followed by technical panels on legal instruments, institutional response mechanisms, and MCFDF care tools. These discussions are expected to lead to better national coordination to ensure survivors rapid access to adapted medical, psychosocial, and judicial services.
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