As a result of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 - aid agencies, development organizations and governments around the world acted quickly to begin the long process of reconstruction. While the immediate needs for Haiti include humanitarian relief, food and medical supplies and immediate rebuilding of infrastructure, it is also crucial that the country begin early in the process of rebuilding its governance and democratic institutions. In doing so, the Government of Haiti and international organizations are aware that women must be fully engaged at every step of the process. According to UN Security Council Resolution 1325, governments acknowledge the importance of women’s participation in peace-building, post-conflict reconstruction and humanitarian response processes. It is crucial that there are mechanisms to implement Resolution 1325 during the humanitarian response to Haiti’s tragic earthquake and in the democratic institutions that emerge from this process. At a Ministerial conference held in Montreal on January 25th together with the Government of Haiti, one of the emerging principals was: “To build effective, accountable and transparent democratic institutions able to deliver basic services and to protect and promote human rights” Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Program, spoke at the conference and emphasized that: “Women’s participation is key... Gender equality is central to building back better and a gender perspective must be included in our assessment and recovery plans.” This discussion circle provides an opportunity for women and men who are involved in the reconstruction process in Haiti, as well as Haitian citizens and others concerned about the women of Haiti, to share ideas, opinions and best practices and to post links and personal stories about women’s engagement in the new governance and democratic processes emerging out of this disaster.