Pédrica Saint-Jean
Pédrica Saint-Jean | |
|---|---|
| Minister on the Status and Rights of Women | |
| Assumed office 16 November 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Alix Didier Fils-Aimé (acting) |
| Preceded by | Marie-Françoise Suzan |
Pédrica Saint-Jean is a Haitian diplomat and politician, Minister on the Status and Rights of Women of Haiti since 2024.
Career
Saint-Jean has training as a diplomat and in 2019 was the chief of protocol for the Chamber of Deputies. She coordinates the Haitian League of Women Renewers.[1]
In July 2019, she was seriously shot in the torso during an armed attack while traveling in the vehicle of deputy Printemps Bélizaire.[2] On 6 August 2024 she escaped from an attempted murder attack while traveling to a meeting of the Provisional Electoral Council.[3]
On 15 November 2024, Saint-Jean was announced as the new Minister on the Status and Rights of Women of the transitional cabinet of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.[4] She was sworn in on 16 November.[5] In 2025, Saint-Jean called for greater participation by women in decision-making.[6]
References
- ^ Blaise, Juhakenson (19 November 2024). "Meet Haiti's new cabinet: the key players shaping the transition under Fils-Aimé". The Haitian Times. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Lemaire, Sandra; Vilme, Matildo (6 July 2019). "Haitian Lawmaker: Gunmen Targeted His Vehicle". Voice of America. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Mme Pédrica St Jean échappe à une tentative d'assassinat à Puits Blain" [Ms. Pédrica St Jean escapes assassination attempt in Puits Blain]. Vant Bèf Info (VBI) (in French). 8 August 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, nouveau Premier ministre d'Haïti a dévoilé son gouvernement de transition" [Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, Haiti's new prime minister, has unveiled his transitional government.]. France Info (in French). 17 November 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Installation de Mme Pedrica SAINT-JEAN, nouvelle Ministre du MCFDF" [Appointment of Ms. Pedrica SAINT-JEAN, new Minister of the MCFDF]. Government of Haiti (in French). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Louis, Magdala (27 February 2025). "Haitian women leaders demand greater political, economic power at forum". Haitian Times. Retrieved 23 February 2026.