Haiti launches National Committee for Restitution and Reparation

On Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Villa d'Accueil, Laurent Saint Cyr, President pro tempore of the Transitional Council, officially inaugurated the Haitian National Committee for Restitution and Reparation (CNHRR) by handing over copies of its founding documents. The ceremony was attended by Transitional Presidential Advisors, government officials, representatives of civil society, academia, and other prominent figures.

In his speech, Saint Cyr highlighted the historic significance of the initiative. “With this decision, the Haitian government entrusts you with an unprecedented responsibility: to remind the world that restorative justice is not a luxury, but a necessity,” he said.

The 21-member committee includes representatives from the Presidency, the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with five members from civil society and 12 distinguished figures from Haiti’s academic and scientific communities both at home and abroad.

Saint Cyr also reaffirmed the Transitional Presidential Council’s commitment to supporting the committee in fulfilling its mandate. He encouraged members to conduct their work with excellence, scientific rigor, and an unwavering dedication to their country.