Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti

Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti

Summary: This report details the human rights situation in Haiti from April to June 2025, highlighting widespread violence by gangs, self-defense groups, and security forces. It covers killings, kidnappings, sexual violence, and the impact on economic, social, and cultural rights. The document also reviews the functioning of the legal system and support to national institutions.
Key Findings
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This quarterly report provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situation in Haiti between April and June 2025, documenting a high number of killings and injuries resulting from gang violence, actions by self-defense groups, and security force operations. It highlights the expansion of gang activities outside the capital, particularly in the Artibonite and Centre departments, and the continued use of sexual violence, kidnappings, and child exploitation by armed groups. The report also addresses the significant displacement of populations, the destruction of property, and the disruption of essential services like education and healthcare.

Furthermore, the document examines the state of the legal system, noting efforts to combat impunity and corruption through the creation of specialized judicial units and investigations into serious human rights violations. It details the dire conditions in Haitian prisons, the impact of international sanctions, and ongoing support provided to national institutions and civil society organizations to strengthen human rights protection and civic engagement.

How to cite

United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH); Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), 2025, Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti, https://binuh.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/Quarterly%20Report%20on%20the%20human%20rights%20situation%20in%20Haiti%20%28April%20%E2%80%93%20June%202025%29.pdf