Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti
- 1,642 people were killed and 745 injured between January and March 2026, with 69% during security force operations against gangs.
- At least 292 victims of sexual violence linked to gangs were recorded, with 83% being gang rapes.
- Gangs continued to engage in child trafficking and exploitation, forcing minors into criminal activities.
- Progress was made in operationalizing specialized judicial units and investigating the Wharf Jérémie massacre, as well as cases of corruption and support to gangs.
- Detention conditions in Haitian prisons remain inhumane, with 18 deaths recorded in Q1 2026, mostly due to lack of medical care and poor conditions.
The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) presents its quarterly report on the human rights situation in Haiti for the period of January to March 2026. The report describes a human rights crisis marked by widespread violence from armed gangs, self-defense groups, and security force operations. Key issues include a high number of killings and injuries, persistent kidnappings, and rampant sexual violence, particularly gang rape, affecting women and girls. The document also addresses the exploitation of children by gangs, the negative impact of violence on economic, social, and cultural rights, and the challenges faced by the judicial system, despite some progress in operationalizing specialized units and investigations into serious crimes. BINUH provides recommendations to the Haitian Government and the international community to address these issues, emphasizing the need for compliance with human rights law, strengthening judicial processes, and supporting vulnerable populations.
How to cite
United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH); Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), 2026, Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti, https://binuh.unmissions.org/en/document-library