(2025-12) Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti
Summary — This report from the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) covers the human rights situation from October to December 2025. It details widespread violence, including killings, injuries, kidnappings, and sexual violence, primarily attributed to gangs, self-defense groups, and security forces. The document also examines the functioning of the judicial system and efforts to support national institutions and civil society.
Key Findings
- At least 1,523 people were killed and 806 injured by gangs, self-defense groups, and security forces between October and December 2025, bringing the total for 2025 to 5,915 killed and 2,708 injured.
- Gang-related sexual violence continued, with at least 301 victims documented in October-November 2025, contributing to a total of 1,753 cases for the year.
- Security force operations, sometimes supported by the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), prevented gangs from expanding control over the capital, but abuses persisted in gang-controlled areas.
- The judicial system faced persistent constraints, with limited progress in investigations into massacres and serious human rights violations, despite some positive actions like magistrate certifications.
- Child trafficking and exploitation by gangs remained a major concern, forcing children to participate in criminal activities and exposing them to severe violence.
Full Description
This quarterly report from the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situation in Haiti from October to December 2025. It documents widespread violence, including 1,523 killings and 806 injuries during this period, primarily attributed to gang activities, security force operations, and self-defense groups. The report details the impact of gang violence on economic, social, and cultural rights, including forced displacement, extortion, and destruction of property, alongside a significant number of kidnappings (156) and sexual violence cases (301).
Furthermore, the report examines the challenges within the judicial system, noting persistent resource constraints and limited progress in investigations into serious human rights violations and massacres. It highlights some positive developments, such as the certification of magistrates and the inauguration of new courts, but also ongoing issues like prolonged pretrial detention and inhumane prison conditions. The document concludes by outlining support provided to national institutions and civil society, including training for police and the Gang Suppression Force, and efforts to combat child exploitation and sexual violence.