BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti
- Gang violence has reached unprecedented levels, causing widespread human rights abuses and displacement.
- A cholera outbreak has emerged, exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation.
- The Haitian National Police are struggling with attrition, inadequate resources, and limited access to gang-controlled areas.
- Political dialogue remains stalled, hindering progress towards elections and a return to constitutional order.
- The UN is providing support to strengthen the police, address corruption, and deliver humanitarian assistance, but funding remains insufficient.
The Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) outlines the deteriorating situation in Haiti as of October 2022. It describes the intertwined political, security, development, and humanitarian crises, exacerbated by gang violence, fuel shortages, and a cholera outbreak. The report details efforts by BINUH and the UN system to support dialogue, reduce violence, strengthen the national police, and provide humanitarian assistance. It also highlights the challenges of impunity, human rights abuses, and the need for a Haitian-led solution to restore democratic institutions.
How to cite
2022, BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, https://binuh.unmissions.org/en/document-library