Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
Haiti, Mother of Freedom and Universal Dignity
Republic of Haiti
As part of the World Expo in Osaka, the Ministry of Tourism of Haiti is hosting a special day under the theme "Haiti, Mother of Freedom and Universal Dignity." An international conference will bring together four speakers around three central themes: Inspire Life, Connect Life, and Save Life. The event will highlight Haiti’s role in the global fight for freedom and human rights, while opening a dialogue on its present and future contributions. It is a unique opportunity to celebrate Haiti’s legacy and reaffirm its voice on the international stage, promoting values of resilience, solidarity, and dignity.
Discussion
- Human rights violations
- Diversity and inclusion
- Immigration
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | To be determined |
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| Language of interpretation | Others |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
This programme is scheduled to be live streamed at the Virtual Expo. We will inform you once it is confirmed.
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- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.08.11[Mon]
18:00 ～ 20:00
(Venue Open 17:30)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
As part of Haiti Day at the Osaka World Expo, an international conference will take place from 18:00 to 20:00 under the theme: “Haiti, Mother of Freedom and Universal Dignity,” focusing on three key pillars: Inspire Life, Connect Life, Save Life. The event will open at 18:00 with an official welcome by the Director of the Haitian Pavilion, who will greet attendees and set the tone for the day.
Following this, the General Commissioner of Haiti at the Expo will present the conference theme and outline its significance. Immediately afterward, a short video will be screened, highlighting the historic Bois-Caïman ceremony—a pivotal moment in Haiti’s fight for freedom. The moderator will then introduce the context of the conference and present the four panelists. Each panelist will deliver a 20-minute presentation, followed by brief audience interactions, focusing on the three thematic pillars.
The conference will conclude at 20:00 with fostering informal exchanges and networking among participants. This event will blend history, knowledge, and conviviality, celebrating the core values of Haiti.
Cast
Moderator
JEAN MARIE THEODAT
Head of the Geography Department at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he studied geography at Sorbonne University, where he earned a PhD and passed the national agrégation in the discipline. A geographer and writer, he has been teaching at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne since 1998. He is also a professor of geography at the State University of Haiti. Former Director of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) for the Caribbean, he also served as the first President of the Henry Christophe Campus of the State University of Haiti in Limonade. Currently, he is the Head of the Geography Department at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
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Speakers
ANTOINE LYONEL TROUILLOT
Novelist and Poet
He studied law and is a writer, poet, and essayist, publishing in both Haitian Creole and French. His work has received numerous literary awards and has been translated into more than ten languages. He is the former Secretary General of the Haitian Writers' Association and the Caribbean Writers' Association. He currently directs Atelier Jeudi Soir, a prominent literary workshop, and teaches at the State University of Haiti.
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LOUIS-PHILIPPE DALEMBERT
Poet and novelist
Louis-Philippe Dalembert, born in Port-au-Prince in 1962, is a poet, novelist, short story writer, and essayist. His work, translated into over a dozen languages, has earned him numerous accolades, including the 2024 Prix Goncourt for Poetry, the French Language Prize, the Orange Book Prize, and multiple international Goncourt selections. He has also been a resident at the Villa Medici in Rome and was a finalist for the Prix Médicis, the Grand Prix du roman of the Académie française, the Prix Goncourt, and the Goncourt des lycéens. He was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. His most recent publications include Milwaukee Blues and Une histoire romaine (novels, Sabine Wespieser), and L’Obscur Soleil des corps (poetry, Bruno Doucey, 2025).
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MAKENZY ORCEL
Novelist and poet
A Chevalier of Arts and Letters of the French Republic, finalist for the 2022 Prix Goncourt, and recipient of the Anna Seghers Prize for his body of work, Makenzy Orcel is the author of around fifteen books (novels and poetry) published in Haiti, France, and Canada, and translated into several languages.
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CHISTINE LARAQUE
Architect and Urban Designer
An architect and designer with a background in urban planning, Christine Laraque has led tourism development projects and worked for the CIAT. In 2022, she co-founded the first legally registered Web3 company in the Caribbean, which uses blockchain technology to promote equal opportunity and sustainable development projects. The values of Create, Share, and Contribute guide her work, allowing her to ask the right questions and leverage the best tools to co-create a better society with a brighter future.
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Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
Haiti, Mother of Freedom and Universal Dignity
As part of the World Expo in Osaka, the Ministry of Tourism of Haiti is hosting a special day under the theme "Haiti, Mother of Freedom and Universal Dignity." An international conference will bring together four speakers around three central themes: Inspire Life, Connect Life, and Save Life. The event will highlight Haiti’s role in the global fight for freedom and human rights, while opening a dialogue on its present and future contributions. It is a unique opportunity to celebrate Haiti’s legacy and reaffirm its voice on the international stage, promoting values of resilience, solidarity, and dignity.
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2025.08.11[Mon]
18:00～20:00
(Venue Open 17:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
This programme is scheduled to be live streamed at the Virtual Expo. We will inform you once it is confirmed.
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