BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti
- Political divisions persist among Haitian stakeholders, hindering progress on elections and constitutional reform.
- Gang violence continues to escalate, particularly in Port-au-Prince, leading to increased kidnappings and homicides.
- The Haitian National Police faces numerous operational, logistical, and resource challenges, limiting its effectiveness.
- The justice sector remains paralyzed by corruption, insufficient resources, and a lack of political will, resulting in high pretrial detention rates.
- Humanitarian needs have increased due to development deficits, natural disasters, and deteriorating security trends.
The Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) provides an overview of the political, security, human rights, and socio-economic situation in Haiti. It highlights the persistent political divisions among Haitian stakeholders regarding elections and constitutional reform, the escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, and the dire human rights situation, including kidnappings and sexual violence. The report also addresses the challenges in strengthening the Haitian National Police, reforming the justice sector, and improving basic social service delivery. It emphasizes the need for national stakeholders to overcome the political stalemate and for the international community to provide sustained support to Haiti.
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