By Jean Gilles Désinord, Vant Bèf Info, Oct. 17, 2026
The National Collective of Haitian Teachers for Quality Education (CONEHQ) denounces the management of the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training under the leadership of Minister Demero. Through its spokesperson, Jean Ronald Olycé, the organization criticizes the lack of response to several teachers' demands. Furthermore, it announces consultations regarding a possible national mobilization against the government of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.
CONEHQ highlights three main concerns: teachers' paychecks, the payment of the fourteenth month's salary, and the subsidies expected by professionals in the sector. According to Jean Ronald Olycé, these demands have been raised since January 20, 2025. However, they have still not received satisfactory responses.
In response to this situation, the spokesperson denounced the persistent difficulties in managing the education sector. He therefore called on the authorities to take concrete measures to meet the expectations of teaching staff.
The ministry accused of being influenced by political parties
Beyond financial demands, Jean Ronald Olycé criticizes the influence of political parties within the ministry. According to him, the sharing of responsibilities among several political groups complicates the processing of teachers' requests.
Furthermore, the CONEHQ representative accuses certain parties of using the ministry's structures for political purposes, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming elections. He believes this situation is diverting authorities from the urgent problems facing the education system.
In this context, CONEHQ is calling for management that is more focused on teachers' needs. The organization also wants an improvement in their working conditions.
CONEHQ is preparing a mobilization against the government
Alongside its sectoral demands, CONEHQ is engaging in discussions with several groups and stakeholders in national life. According to Jean Ronald Olycé, these consultations aim to plan a mobilization against the government led by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.
According to the spokesperson, this initiative aims to denounce the inadequacy of the responses to the economic and social difficulties faced by the Haitian population. The ongoing discussions should thus foster collective action around social demands.
Furthermore, CONEHQ encourages protest movements in favor of better living conditions, particularly for the most vulnerable groups.
However, no specific date or details have been announced for this potential mobilization. Its implementation will depend in particular on the outcome of consultations and the response to teachers' demands.
Through this approach, CONEHQ is broadening the debate beyond the education sector. The organization is thus highlighting issues of public governance, living conditions, and the responsibility of authorities in the face of social expectations.
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