A Haitian Perspective from the 2022 International ...
May is Haiti Heritage Month in the United States, a time to celebrate Haitian culture and history. While Haiti is…
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ICYMI: Why the Global Fragility Act Matters for Ha...
“Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse. The commemoration came at a pivotal…
Summit of the Americas: An Opportunity for Civil S...
From June 6-8, 2022, at the IX Summit of the Americas (“Summit”) in Los Angeles, California, the International Republican Institute…
Success Story: Haitian Youth Come Together to Crea...
This month, the International Republican Institute (IRI) is commemorating Caribbean-American Heritage Month by showcasing successes in last year’s second iteration…
Women Merchants: Haiti’s Forgotten Backbone...
As the assumed primary caretakers, and with jobs largely unavailable, informal trade is the primary employment of Haitian women, who…
Every Day is International Youth Day When You’re P...
Though International Youth Day comes but once a year—Thursday, August 12, in 2021—young people are working 365 days a year…
Haitian Youth Tackle Local Challenges through IRI&...
On July 7, the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse shocked a nation and the world. This tragic event has…
With COVID-19, Beleaguered Haiti Braces for Yet An...
Weakened by poor economic management and corruption, Haiti’s government is ill-prepared to protect its people during the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Latin American Democracies Need Our Help Fighting ...
Under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America’s democracies require assistance coordinating internal efforts, maintaining accountability and safeguarding fundamental freedoms.…
In Panama, Local Governments Embrace Youth Partici...
In 2016, the International Republican Institute (IRI) organized Panama’s first Ideathon competition, a program in which young people develop innovative projects…
En Panamá, Gobiernos Locales están propiciando a l...
En 2016, el Instituto Republicano Internacional (IRI) organizó la primera Maratón de Ideas (Ideathon) en Panamá, un programa en el…
A Woman’s Place is in Parliament
“Being here brings us another opportunity; not only to learn from one another but also to grow together,” Peruvian Vice…