For three years now, the arguments contest on human rights, result of a partnership between the Delegation of the European Union in Haiti, the Embassy of France and the French Lycée Alexandre Dumas rewards excellence of young students of final classes of Haiti, called to defend their position on a topic related to this universal theme.

As part of Europe Week https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-17363-haiti-politic-program-of-the-europe-week-in-haiti.html , this 3rd edition of the arguments contest n human rights took place on 12 May in Port-au-Prince and allowed to witness of the echo enjoyed by this issue with young people and contributed ion their argument, to raise awareness at their level, both public opinion and policy makers.

10 aspiring speakers have succeeded before a jury including the ambassador of the European Union, Vincent Degert, the Ambassador of France, Elisabeth Beton Delègue and the representative of the British Embassy, Fiona Morisson.

This competition was won by Miss Guethchine Medjina Dupré (College Roger A. Anglade) whose vibrant plea in favor of women's rights has impressed the entire audience.

Miss Tabitha Michel (Sainte Thérèse de l’Enfant Jésus) and Schensly Florestal (Collège Marie-Anne) respectively won the second and third prizes while Miss Ilona de Heusch (Lycée Alexandre Dumas) has been assigned a special mention of jury.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/article-13959-haiti-social-chloe-barthe-gattereau-remporte-le-grand-prix-du-concours-de-plaidoirie.html (in french)

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