Paris Peace Forum: Minister Raina Forbin calls for greater international mobilization for Haiti

Haitian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs Raina Forbin called for stronger international solidarity with Haiti and with populations facing conflict and violence. She spoke on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the opening of a session of the 9th Paris Peace Forum, held under the theme “How do communities manage to preserve their social infrastructure in conflict zones?”

Protecting populations and social infrastructure

In the presence of several international figures and leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Haiti’s top diplomat stressed the need to preserve social infrastructure, guarantee access to essential services and support community initiatives. She placed particular emphasis on protecting women, young people and children, who are among the first victims of conflict and insecurity.

Haiti: moving from aid to investment

Turning to the Haitian crisis, Raina Forbin called on the international community to show more coherent, better coordinated solidarity that respects national priorities. She also advocated for lasting commitments while defending the paradigm shift promoted by the government led by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé: moving from aid to investment.

The minister also urged international partners to go beyond one-off responses and half-measures and to act with greater determination for Haiti and other peoples facing conflict and violence.