New Mission in Haiti preparing transition from peacekeeping to development role.
New Mission in Haiti preparing transition from peacekeeping to development role, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council ahead of mandate renewal
With the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) fully operational, preparations have already begun for that follow-up peacekeeping operation to make way for a new United Nations presence by the end of…
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What you need to know about the fight againts sexual exploitation and abuse at the UN
The fight againt sexual exploitation and abuse is a priority for peacekeeping missions like MINUJUSTH.
For Miroslav Lajčák, President of the General Assembly, the United Nations need a new approach to peace. © UN Photo
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Miroslav Lajčák : "A New Approach to Peace"
When the United Nations was created, its founders envisioned a different kind of world. A world in which disputes were resolved in meeting rooms and not battlefields. A world in which wars were stopped before they broke out…
The Government and the United Nations system in Haiti organized today the progress review of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2017-2021. © MPCE
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The Government of Haiti and the UN reinforce their partnership during the review of the Development Assistance Framework in support of national priorities
Joint press release of the MPCE and the United Nations system in Haiti The Ministry of Planning coordinates the progress review of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2017-2021 with the participation of…
Jane Connors, Victims’ Rights Advocate visited Haiti from 22 to 26 April 2018 to learn more about the work done by MINUJUSTH and the UN Country Team to implement the UN Secretary-General’s strategy to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse. © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
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Sexual exploitation and abuse: Victims, Survivors First
Jane Connors, Victims’ Rights Advocate visited Haiti from 22 to 26 April 2018 to learn more about the work done by MINUJUSTH and the UN Country Team to implement the UN Secretary-General’s strategy to prevent and respond to…
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The Secretary General – Message for World Press Freedom Day
A free press is essential for peace, justice and human rights for all. It is crucial to building transparent and democratic societies and keeping those in power accountable. It is vital for sustainable development…
International police officers have been deployed to provide assistance to the National Police and to the population. © UNPOL Adili Toro Agali, Comlan Flavien Dovonou / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
Police component of the MINUJUSTH supports the National Police at Anse-à-Pitres
From 13 to 16 March 2018, the Minujusth police component provided support to the Haitian National Police (HNP) for the reception of the population in Anse-à-Pitres, where Haitians residing in Pedernales (Dominican Republic)…
Police officer Sergeant Deborah Porter of the Conduct and Discipline Team in a training session with police component participants. © UNPOL Adili Toro Agali, Comlan Flavien Dovonou / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
MINUJUSTH Police component sensitizes staff on the fight against sexual exploitation and abuse
In line with the United Nations Zero Tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse, MINUJUSTH Police Commissioner, with the support of the Mission''s Conduct and Discipline Team (CDT) is carrying out sensitization…
An Ambassadorial level delegation in visit to the country from 7-10 May have met Haitian authorities, civil society representatives and development partners to discuss national priorities. © David Nieto / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
United Nations ECOSOC Ad Hoc Advisory Group assesses the socio-economic situation in Haiti
In a meeting with President Jovenel Moïse today, a delegation of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti (ECOSOC-AHAG) discussed the socio-economic situation in the country and inquired…
Ajith Sunghay, Human Rights Due Diligence Policy Advisor from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). © David Nieto / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
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Human Rights: Due Diligence Policy to safeguard the reputation of the UN, protect Civilians, and foster Accountability
In a visit to Haiti last week, Ajith Sunghay, Human Rights Due Diligence Policy Advisor from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), met with various components of MINUJUSTH, UNCT members, Haitian…
Mamadou Diallo was designated Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
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Mamadou Diallo of Guinea designated as Officer-in-Charge for MINUJUSTH
Port-au-Prince, Tuesday, 8 May 2018 —Dr. Mamadou Diallo, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations in Haiti, was designated Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Mission for Justice…
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The Secretary General – Message on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
On May 29 th, 1948, the United Nations Security Council authorized the first United Nations peacekeeping operation – the UN Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East. On this 70 th anniversary, we express our…