Global VoicesJul 14, 2026CC BY 3.0

A Haitian Doctor's Fight for Civic Engagement Amid Political Crisis

Dr. Lucna Henrisme, a 30-year-old physician, founded Mouvman SÈVI in June 2024 to promote civic engagement among Haitian youth and women.
Haiti has not held general elections since 2016, and parliament has been non-functional since 2020.
The country faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 1.5 million people displaced by gang violence.
Henrisme advocates for the implementation of the National Pact for Stability to restore democratic legitimacy through fair elections.

Political apathy among youth is driven by persistent corruption, nepotism, and a lack of civic education.
Many young Haitians have never had the opportunity to vote, effectively disenfranchising an entire generation.
Mouvman SÈVI conducts workshops and public discussions to teach citizens their rights and duties, encouraging them to seek political office and influence decision-making.

Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, Haiti has cycled through multiple transitional administrations, including those led by Ariel Henry, the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), and currently, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.
Despite these shifts, security remains precarious, with criminal gangs controlling significant portions of the country, including the capital, Port-au-Prince, and the Artibonite and Centre departments.
Disagreements between the government and political parties regarding the electoral process continue to stall progress, making the prospect of 2026 elections uncertain.

Dr. Henrisme emphasizes that restoring trust between the state and its citizens is a prerequisite for change.
She calls for a focus on the daily realities of the Haitian people and urges both the state and foreign partners to prioritize the needs of the population.
Despite the violence and ongoing political instability, Henrisme remains committed to staying in Haiti, maintaining that the country’s crisis must be resolved by Haitians themselves.

Global VoicesJul 14, 2026CC BY 3.0

Dr. Lucna Henrisme, a 30-year-old physician, founded Mouvman SÈVI in June 2024 to promote civic engagement among Haitian youth and women.
Haiti has not held general elections since 2016, and parliament has been non-functional since 2020.
The country faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 1.5 million people displaced by gang violence.
Henrisme advocates for the implementation of the National Pact for Stability to restore democratic legitimacy through fair elections.

Political apathy among youth is driven by persistent corruption, nepotism, and a lack of civic education.
Many young Haitians have never had the opportunity to vote, effectively disenfranchising an entire generation.
Mouvman SÈVI conducts workshops and public discussions to teach citizens their rights and duties, encouraging them to seek political office and influence decision-making.

Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, Haiti has cycled through multiple transitional administrations, including those led by Ariel Henry, the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), and currently, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.
Despite these shifts, security remains precarious, with criminal gangs controlling significant portions of the country, including the capital, Port-au-Prince, and the Artibonite and Centre departments.
Disagreements between the government and political parties regarding the electoral process continue to stall progress, making the prospect of 2026 elections uncertain.

Dr. Henrisme emphasizes that restoring trust between the state and its citizens is a prerequisite for change.
She calls for a focus on the daily realities of the Haitian people and urges both the state and foreign partners to prioritize the needs of the population.
Despite the violence and ongoing political instability, Henrisme remains committed to staying in Haiti, maintaining that the country’s crisis must be resolved by Haitians themselves.

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