Haiti: The Intensification of Gang Violence in the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac Area and Cité Soleil Underscores the Urgent Need to Strengthen the Protection of the Population
Since March 2026, the area known as the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac and several neighborhoods in the commune of Cité Soleil have experienced a resurgence of armed violence. Gang clashes have unfolded in a context marked both by the reconfiguration and weakening of the Viv Ansanm gang coalition and by increased pressure from security forces in other parts of the capital. Between 6 March and 31 July 2026, at least 613 people were killed and 375 others…
UNSC BRIEFING – SPEECH OF THE SRSG Carlos Ruiz Massieu - NEW YORK, 22 July 2026
Madame la Présidente, Distingués membres du Conseil, Excellences, C’est un plaisir de vous informer de la situation en Haïti aux côtés de Jack Christofides, Représentant Spécial de la Force de Répression de Gangs, Monica Juma, Directrice Exécutive de l’Office des Nations Unies contre la Drogue et le Crime, et Vanessa Frazier, Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général pour les enfants et les conflits armés. Je salue également la présence de son…
Secretary-General’s Visit to Haiti
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti on 16 June 2026 in solidarity with the Haitian people. During his visit, he met Haitian women and men whose lives have been profoundly affected by violence. He witnessed first-hand the humanitarian and security challenges facing the country, as well as the efforts undertaken by the national authorities and the international community to restore stability and support the Haitian…
Speech of the SRSG – UN Security Council briefing
Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Excellencies, It is an honor to brief you today on the latest developments in Haiti in the presence of Prime Minister Alix Dider Fils-Aimé. This underscores the strong commitment of the Haitian authorities to engage directly with the Council at this critical juncture. I also welcome the participation of the Special Representative of the Gang Suppression Force, Jack Christofides, whose recent…
Speech of the SRSG – 20th Anniversary of the General Inspectorate of Finance
Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, Minister of National Education and Vocational Training, Director General of the IGF, Director General of the UCREF, Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and Gentlemen Inspectors General, Dear colleagues, dear guests, It is an honour to address you on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the General Inspectorate of Finance. Allow me, on behalf of the United Nations in Haiti…
Speech of the SRSG – Exchange Meeting on the Implementation of the National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to have the opportunity to address a few words to you at the opening of this meeting, at such an important moment for the life of the country. The adoption of the National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections constitutes an important step in the current phase of the transition. I welcome the presence of representatives of political parties, whether signatories to the National Pact or not, as well…
The International Women's Day was celebrated in Haiti under the national theme focused on women's rights and their access to justice
The celebration of the International Women's Day was held on March 6, 2026, in Port-au-Prince, under the national theme, “ Women and girls must fully enjoy their rights and access justice without obstacles or discrimination." The ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the Minister of Women's Rights, Pédrica Saint-Jean, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti and Head…
Speech of the SRSG – Commemoration of International Women’s Day
I thank you for this invitation and for the opportunity to celebrate together International Women’s Day. Madam Minister, I welcome the close collaboration between the United Nations and your Ministry. I commend the important initiatives recently undertaken to promote women’s political participation and to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda. These initiatives reflect a strong national commitment to promoting women’s rights and…
Speech of the SRSG – Presentation of the “National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections”
Mr. Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, Representatives of Political Parties, Ladies and Gentlemen of Civil Society, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I feel deeply honored to represent the Secretary-General at this important event, which marks a moment of hope and progress for the Haitian people. The signing of the “National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections” is a significant political act. It places at the center of…
Child trafficking by gangs is putting Haiti’s future at risk
A UN report published on Friday details the brutal and widespread trafficking of children by Haitian gangs, warning their actions threaten not only the wellbeing of today’s children but also of future generations. The report, issued jointly by the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), states that most of the 26 gangs currently operating in Haiti are involved in child trafficking. It describes the different…
Today, we honour the more than one million women and men who have served as United Nations peacekeepers since 1948. We pay tribute to the nearly 4,200 heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives in the cause of peace. And…
New York, 24 April 2022 United Nations Member States, by ratifying or accepting the UN Charter, have committed themselves to the values of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace. But as we mark this year’s International Day…
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is both a day of recognition and an urgent call to action. Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life in every society. It…
As the world moves ahead to mark International Women’s Day, the clock on women’s rights is moving backwards. All of us are paying the price. The cascading crises of recent years have highlighted how women’s leadership is more…
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere. We celebrate their contributions to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Their ideas, innovations and activism that are changing our world for the better. And…
Statement of Special Representative Helen La Lime Mr. President, distinguished members of the Council, 1. It is an honor to once more provide you with an update on the situation in Haiti, which remains fraught and highly…
Our world is at a crossroads. The COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis and the expansion of digital technology into all areas of our lives have created new threats to human rights. Exclusion and discrimination are rampant…
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is a day of remembrance and recognition and an urgent call to action. We must never forget the immeasurable suffering of millions of African men, women and children under the…
Statement of Special Representative Helen La Lime Mr. President, distinguished members of the Council, 1. It is an honor to once more provide you with an update on the situation in Haiti, which is currently undergoing one of…
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non…
Security Council Press Statement on Haiti The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of the President of Haiti Jovenel Moïse. They expressed their condolences to his family and to…
