On Monday, the Steering Committee and the Technical Secretariat for the organization of the Sectoral General States of the Nation (EGSN), installed at the end of March 2018 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23948-haiti-flash-sectoral-general-states-of-the-nation-installation-of-the-members-of-the-steering-committee.html met with representatives of Protestant churches from various departments.

This session was part of the preliminary consultations, which aim to share with the sectors of information about the realization of these General States, and then collect their comments and suggestions to better adjust the methodological tools that will be used throughout the process.

Representatives of the Protestant sector reflected in this meeting on five major themes: education, political governance, cultural identity, economy and health. On the political front, they propose a change of regime by replacing the current semi-parliamentary system with a presidential system with the possibility of having a Vice-President.

Religious leaders have also advocated for deep reforms in the health system by providing the country with the necessary infrastructure to enable people to access care. They also advocate the depoliticization of the education system, the promotion of the Creole language and the introduction of English as a foreign language in the school curriculum. While wishing the outcome of these Sectoral General States, they are committed to participate in this process to give new directions to the country.

Recall that this is the 3rd religious sector met by the Committee and the Technical Secretariat after the voodoo and the leaders of the Episcopal Church.

Protestant sector representatives will now work on a set of demands, proposals and commitments that they will submit to the Technical Secretariat for further action.

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https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-24428-icihaiti-estates-general-first-preparatory-forum.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-24358-haiti-news-zapping.html

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https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-24160-haiti-flash-mgr-louis-kebreau-resigns-from-the-steering-committee-of-the-estates-general.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-24014-haiti-politic-meeting-of-the-steering-committee-of-the-sectoral-general-states-at-the-national-palace.html

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