This article explores the Haitian legislative system and the question of why laws protecting women and children, or feminist laws are rarely passed without some form of struggle. Pelletan discusses the introduction of a new responsible paternity law as an example of a law that took many years and hard work from feminist groups to be voted on and finally passed. Despite Haiti having a quota for public services to employ at least 30% women, the Haitian senate rarely votes on, passes or implements laws that protect women and increase their quality of life. (Summary by Mouka)