BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti
- Political progress is being made with the installation of the High Transitional Council.
- Gang violence is escalating, with increased homicides and kidnappings.
- The human rights situation remains dire, with widespread abuses and impunity.
- The socioeconomic outlook remains challenging, with high levels of poverty and food insecurity.
- International assistance is urgently needed to support the Haitian National Police and address the humanitarian crisis.
The report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) provides an update on the political, security, human rights, and socioeconomic situation in Haiti. It highlights the progress made in implementing the National Consensus for an Inclusive Transition and Transparent Elections, including the installation of the High Transitional Council. However, the report also emphasizes the escalating violence by armed gangs, the dire human rights situation, and the urgent need for international assistance to support the Haitian National Police and address the humanitarian crisis. The report further details efforts to strengthen the rule of law, combat corruption, and improve basic social service delivery, while also addressing the challenges of unemployment, food insecurity, and the cholera outbreak.
How to cite
2023, BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, https://binuh.unmissions.org/en/document-library