"On March 8, which marks the International Day for Women's Struggle for Equal Rights, I pay tribute to all those heroines who have led historic struggles throughout the world, notably in Haiti, for establish a more egalitarian society.

In this particular context, in which the country is confronted with multiple crises, women remain the pillars that makes advance the society. I would like to take this opportunity to salute the courage and determination of its mothers and daughters who struggle daily to offer their children and their families a more just society.

This day is also a time for me to express my gratitude to the women's league activists who fought for the right to vote and the right to education for all women. Also, my tributes go directly to these militants who disappeared during the earthquake of January 12, 2010 : Myriam Merlet, Margalie Marcelin, among others, who managed to keep lit the torch of the struggle of women in the country.

As a People's Deputy, I solemnly promise to continue working for parity between men and women through my actions in Parliament. A difficult but possible goal if we join forces to build our society on new, more inclusive, more human bases.

Gary Bodeau

Deputy of Delmas"

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