What we do

We are engaged in promoting, defending and strengthening Women’s social, cultural, economic and political rights. We work every day to improve the conditions of Women and Girls in Haiti.

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A NÈGÈS MAWON member in an orange shirt writing at a table, a stethoscope around her neck

NÈGÈS MAWON advances Women’s rights in Haiti through a multifaceted approach. We provide material, psychological, and administrative support to survivors while mobilizing public action through demonstrations and cultural events that reclaim public space.

The organization also fosters critical Feminist dialogue and knowledge-sharing through workshops and training sessions. At the same time, we engage in active advocacy and legislative monitoring to secure and protect the autonomy, rights, and equality of Women and Girls within Haiti’s legal and social systems.

Our Programs

Marrainage (Sisterhood)

The Marrainage Program provides comprehensive accompaniment to survivors of violence in Haiti. It includes medical, psychological, legal, and economic support, as well as temporary housing and a network of marraines who help survivors rebuild their lives in a safe and secure environment.

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Maison Claire Heureuse

Maison Claire Heureuse provides a safe and supportive space for Women and Girls who are survivors of violence in Haiti’s Ouest department. The center offers holistic support, including safe housing, medical and psychological care, legal advice and services, and educational resources that help survivors regain their independence and rebuild their strength.

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Antoinette Duclaire Scholarship

NÈGÈS MAWON established the “Antoinette Duclaire Scholarship” in partnership with the MARIJÀN Feminist Organization, the Fondasyon Konesans ak Libète (FOKAL), and the Antoinette Duclaire Foundation. The scholarship honors the memory, struggles, and legacy of Feminist activist Antoinette “Netty” Duclaire, who was murdered on June 29, 2021.

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Reproductive Justice

Abortion is criminalized in Haiti and menstruation is still taboo, and Women have died from clandestine procedures because of it. The program campaigns for abortion that is legal, safe and free, works through Sang Trêve for menstrual dignity, and uses theater to open the conversation.

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Anacaona

The Anacaona Project creates a space for political dialogue and “artivist” co-creation among Feminists from Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Despite a regional context marked by crises and diplomatic tensions, the project brings together the historical, cultural, and political narratives of both countries to combat racism and hatred.

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CFEGES

The CFEGES (Cycle de Formation en Étude Féministe, de Genre et de Sexualité) is a space for learning and critical reflection established by NÈGÈS MAWON, dedicated to Feminist, gender, and sexuality studies. It aims to strengthen the knowledge, analytical skills, and practices of individuals and organizations engaged in the pursuit of equality, social…

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“Ces victoires importantes ne doivent pas nous faire oublier toutes celles qu’il nous reste à gagner.”

These important victories must not make us forget the ones still to win.

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