Appointment of Male Director General at Ministry of Women’s Affairs Triggers Debate

During the Council of Ministers held on May 6, 2026, Hermanex Gonzague Désir was appointed to the position of Director General of the Ministry for the Status of Women and Women’s Rights (MCFDF). The decision coincided with the dismissal of Sandy François, the previous holder of the position. However, his appointment has not yet been finalized, since the decree officially naming him has not yet been published in the official journal Le Moniteur. Nevertheless, the decision has generated controversy among feminist o