Florence Deltor Jean Joseph becomes the first female Ati of the KNVA

The National Confederation of Haitian Vodou (KNVA) held the inauguration of Florence Deltor Jean Joseph as the new Ati on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Dereyal, in the municipality of Limonade, Nord department. The first woman to hold this position within the organization, she takes over from Prospère Louidor, who was the interim leader. Her arrival at the head of the confederation comes with calls for unity in the sector, the transmission of traditions, and better recognition of Vodou in Haitian society.<\/strong> <\/p>

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