Joint patrol of the Haitian National Police (HNP), individual police officers ( IPOs) and Jordanian police officers of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) of Gonaïves (Artibonite). © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
Close Collaboration with Government Key to Successful Transition, Top Official Says, as Security Council Considers Situation in Haiti
Permanent Representative Expresses Regret Over Falling Official Development Assistance, while Citing ‘Clear Success Stories’ Close collaboration with the Government of Haiti and its partners will be essential to the…
21-year-old migrant worker Han Quin in her flat in Xi’an province. © Guo Tieliu / UNFPA, 2011
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MESSAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE for International migrants day 18 December 2018 Migration is a powerful driver of economic growth, dynamism and understanding. It allows millions of people to seek new opportunities…
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The Secretary-General – 2019 New Year’s Message
Dear fellow citizens of the world, I wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous new year. Last New Year, I issued a red alert, and the dangers I mentioned still persist. These are anxious times for many, and our world is…
An aerial view of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince. © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
2010 Haiti earthquake: 9 years after
Half a capital city destroyed, 220,000 reported dead and 1 million residents displaced. This was the toll of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, which struck on 12 January, 9 years ago. Staff at the UN Mission in Haiti were also…
A United Nations high-level delegation conducted a Strategic Assessment Mission in Haiti from 16 to 20 January. © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2019
High-level mission discusses future of UN presence in Haiti
A United Nations high-level delegation led by the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and then by the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affaires Mr Miroslav Jenča, conducted a…
In 2018, MINUJUSTH staff met young Haitian students as part of the contest #IlEtaitUneFABLE, in partnership with the National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO. © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
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The Secretary-General – Message on the International Day of Education
Today we celebrate the first International Day of Education. Education transforms lives. As United Nations Messenger of Peace Malala Yousafzai once said: “one child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world”…
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Press Release
It is with profound sadness that the United Nations has learned of the deaths of four people as a result of a road accident involving a public transportation vehicle and a UN Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) that occurred…
An aerial view of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince. © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2019
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Press Release of the Core Group – 10 February 2019
The Core Group (composed of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the Ambassadors of Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, the European Union, the United States of America, and the Special…
For nine days, the units of the Haitian National Police (HNP) have been hard at work to contain the outbreaks of violence and looting, restore order and freedom of movement. © Guestonn Fermy / PNH 2019
“Protect and serve”, the Haitian National Police motto put to the test in Haiti
Since February 7, 2019, episodes of violence hinder all socio-economic activities in Haiti. Amidst the management of demonstrations, the roadblocks, looting of stores, stone throwing, arson of vehicles and public or private…
Illustration for the official posters for the celebration of World Wildlife Day 2019. Image: World Wildlife Day/Mohammed Elnour and Patrick George.
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The Secretary-General – Message on World Wildlife Day
Marine species provide indispensable ecosystem services. Plankton enrich the atmosphere with oxygen and more than 3 billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for sustenance and livelihoods. Marine and coastal…
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The Secretary-General – Message on International Women's Day 2019
Gender equality and women’s rights are fundamental to global progress on peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. We can only re-establish trust in institutions, rebuild global solidarity and reap the…
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Michelle Bachelet on International Women’s Day, Geneva, 8 March 2019
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I would like to honour the generations of women and girls who have transformed our societies by defending human rights and demanding equality – often in the face of daunting…