Having worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, Astride Nazaire currently serves as the minister counsellor for the Permanent Mission of Haiti to the United Nations. With more than a decade of experience, Astride Nazaire, also known as Marie Altagrace Nazaire, has built strong working relationships with UN member states and agencies as she focuses on representing the best interests of the residents of Haiti.
Every May 18, the Caribbean country celebrates Haitian Flag Day, a major holiday that dates back to 1803 when the country’s first independent flag was created. Now, Flag Day serves to commemorate Haitian heritage around the world.
The holiday marks the celebration of the Haitian diaspora, chiefly present in countries like the United States, France, Canada, the Dominican Republic.
During Duvalier’s reign in 1964, the colors of the Haitian flag were black and red. Since 1986, however, it was restored to red and blue, its original hues.
