Originally: Rector Pierre-Marie Paquiot whose legs were broken by pro-government mobs on December 5, 2003, is meeting with policymakers in Washington this week , thanks to the support of group of Haitian-Ameri
The Haiti Democracy Project (HDP) is hosting the Rector of the State University of Haiti (
UEH), Mr. Pierre-Marie Paquiot from January 27-31, for a series of meetings with policymakers in Washington, DC and the Haitian-American community. Rector Paquiot was a victim of the attacks waged by pro-government mobs on students and faculty at UEH on December 5, 2003. Mr. Paquiot?s legs have been broken, and since then, he has had to flee the country along with his family. Mr. Paquiot is currently undergoing medical treatment in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Agenda of Dr. Paquiot?s Visit in Washington, DC
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
11:15am Meeting w/Rep. Cass Ballenger + members of WHat 2170 Rayburn HOB
03:00pm Voice of America – Caribbean Perspective w/ Derrice Dean–Panel Discussion Live radio show
Thursday, January 29
10:00am CSIS meeting w/think tanks and Universities hosted by Brian Latell 1800 K Street, NW, 4th Floor– Open meeting
03:15pm Meeting w/Assistant Secretary Noriega at WHA Room 6262
04:00pm Meeting w/PDAS Michael Kozak at DRL Room 7802
Friday, January 30
10:00am Prof Paquiot meets w/ IFES President Richard Soudriette
11:30-3:00pm Rally in front of Haiti Embassy 2311 Mass Avenue NW
Saturday, January 31
10:00am Rector Paquiot has an interview w/Canadian Broadcasting Company at NPR studios