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The Embassy of Haiti in Geneva |
Contact
Address
Permanent Mission of Haiti to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
89-91, rue de Lyon
1203 Geneva
Phone Number
+41 22 715 4999
Fax Number
+41 22 715 4998
Email
mphonu.geneve@diplomatie.ht
secretariatmph.geneve@diplomatie.ht
The Ambassador
Amb. Ann-Kathryne Lassègue
H.E. Mrs. Ann-Kathryne Lassègue brings a dynamic background in strategic communication, public relations, and international affairs to her diplomatic posting. Prior to her appointment as the Permanent Representative of Haiti to the United Nations in Geneva, she served as a key official within Haiti's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, including a prominent role as the Director of Communications. Her career has been defined by navigating complex national and international landscapes, managing state relations during critical political transitions, and reshaping Haiti's public diplomacy narrative. In Geneva, Ambassador Lassègue focuses her efforts on strengthening multilateral partnerships, elevating her country's diplomatic voice in global forums, and advocating for tailored international aid and security frameworks that align with Haiti's sovereign development goals.
History
Haiti’s diplomatic presence in Geneva is deeply marked by the nation's unique historical status as the world's first independent Black-led republic, combined with its contemporary challenges requiring robust international solidarity and crisis-management diplomacy. The Permanent Mission in Geneva operates primarily as a vital nexus for humanitarian coordination, disaster resilience, and institutional capacity building. The mission works in constant coordination with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Human Rights Council. Historically, the focus has been on ensuring that international interventions and development programs respect local governance, promote sustainable agricultural trade via the World Trade Organization (WTO), and foster long-term structural resilience rather than temporary relief.
