Just Security – JustSecurity.org
<span class="vcard">Pierre Espérance</span>

Pierre Espérance

Guest Author

Pierre Espérance is the Executive Director of the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) with more than 20 years of experience in the Haitian human rights sector. In his capacity as Executive Director of RNDDH, he has also served as Secretary General for the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and has received awards for his human rights work, including from the U.S. Embassy in Haiti.

Articles by this author:

Haiti’s Police Protests Highlight Armed Gangs’ Ties to Government

Feb. 2, 2023

As Haiti’s Last 10 Lawmakers’ Terms Expire, Political Transition Must Take Priority Over Military Intervention

Dec. 15, 2022
People offload bags of food flown in from the United States at Antoine Simon airport after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on August 19, 2021 in Les Cayes, Haiti.

Amid Haiti’s Deepening Crisis After Earthquake, US Must Heed Citizens on Aid and Political Change

Aug. 19, 2021
Designated Prime Minister Ariel Henry speaks during a ceremony at La Primature in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on July 20, 2021.

Wrong US Call — Haiti Needs a Credible Transitional Government

Jul. 22, 2021
Police run through the streets with large guns, covered faces, helmets, and camouflage gear near the police station of Petion Ville after Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was murdered on July 08, 2021 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Bystanders take video or pictures with phones. Small fires burn in the street.

An Appeal to President Biden: Change Course on Haiti Now

Jul. 9, 2021
President Jovenel Moise sits at the Presidential Palace during an interview with AFP in Port-au-Prince, October 22, 2019.

In Haiti’s Political Crisis, US Should Support Democracy and Human Rights

Mar. 11, 2021 and

DON'T MISS A THING. Stay up to date with Just Security curated newsletters: