Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) - Haiti (Ratification: 1976)

The Committee takes note of the information contained in the Government’s report.

1.  The Committee notes the Government’s statement in its report that under the Constitution and the Public Service Act certain functions are reserved for Haitians both of a Haitian mother and father to enable them to benefit from the privileges that attach to these functions, and also to ensure safety and minimize any risks. The Committee notes that the report contains no reply to its previous comments, which requested an explanation of which functions are reserved for Haitians of Haitian parentage. The Committee observes that any discrimination based on national extraction is contrary to the Convention and accordingly encourages the Government to take the necessary measures to bring its legislation into line with Article 1 of the Convention, and to provide copies of the legislative provisions adopted for the purpose.

2.  The Committee notes the projects to improve vocational training, the project to promote small trades in urban and rural areas and the project to support small tradeswomen, as well as the Government’s intention to encourage women to participate in these projects. The Committee would appreciate receiving further information in this regard, and in particular on the manner in which the objective of women’s participation is pursued.

3.  The Committee notes the job creation plan and asks the Government to indicate how equal access to the jobs created is ensured. The Committee also asks the Government to provide information on the activities carried out by the government bodies responsible for the advancement of women, such as the Women’s Service of the General Directorate of Labour and Manpower, with a view to promoting equal opportunities and treatment for women in employment and occupation and to eliminate all discrimination based on sex.

4.  The Committee notes the information on the regulatory framework for state security. It asks the Government to indicate how discrimination based on political opinion is banned, and how effect is given to Article 4 of the Convention concerning the right of appeal of persons suspected of activities prejudicial to the security of the State.