Haiti Elected to UNESCO's IPDC Intergovernmental Council

Haiti joins UNESCO's International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) Council for the first time since 1980. The announcement was made this Thursday, November 27, by the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Haiti to UNESCO, following the 43rd session of the General Conference, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

This election will allow the country to support media development, strengthen the capacities of journalists, and protect communication professionals, the delegation stated.

“By joining the IPDC Council, the country will now be able to contribute directly to the development of strategic programs aimed at strengthening journalistic capacities, supporting inclusive and resilient media, as well as protecting information professionals.”

Led by Ambassador Lilas Desquiron, the Permanent Delegation reaffirmed, on behalf of the Haitian government, its commitment to actively participate in multilateral dialogue on communication development worldwide.