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A minute of silence in remembrance of our fallen colleagues in Gaza
On Monday, 13 November 2023, as did all the United Nations secretariat offices and duty stations around the world, BINUH lowered the UN flag and observed a minute of silence, to mourn our colleagues who have lost their lives…
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President of UN General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, expresses solidarity during visit to Haiti
H.E Mr. Francis and his delegation were received in Port-au-Prince by the country’s Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Ariel Henry, the Permanent Representative of Haiti to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Antonio Rodrigue, and members of…
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Haiti: UN report says gang violence spreading, urges speedy deployment of multinational security mission
GENEVA/PORT-AU-PRINCE (28 November 2023) - A new UN report out today details a further, shocking rise in gang violence in Haiti as criminal gangs forge alliances and expand to rural areas previously considered safe– killing…
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Let communities Lead to eliminate the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Haiti.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, December 1st, 2023 – On World AIDS Day, celebrated each year on 1 December, UNAIDS is calling for action to further strengthen community leadership in Haiti, which represents a crucial element in…
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MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires living up to the promise to leave no one behind, especially the 1.3 billion persons with…
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Launch of the first phase of Strategic and operational Planning training supported by BINUH and experts from the UN's Standing Police Capacity (SPC), as part of the Basket Fund activities.
Experts from the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations/Police Division Standing Police Capacity (SPC) alongside the BINUH Police advisors kicked off a training aimed…
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Speech of the Special Representative Maria Isabel Salvador to the Security Council
Madame President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Haiti remains plagued by a mounting scale of violence due to an unprecedented surge in kidnappings, rapes and other crimes committed…
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Statement by Ms. María Isabel Salvador Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of BINUH
Madame President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Haiti remains plagued by a mounting scale of violence due to an unprecedented surge in kidnappings, rapes and other crimes committed…
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Security Council Press Statement on Haiti 11 March 2024
The members of the Security Council were briefed on 6 March by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), María Isabel Salvador, on the situation in…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Haiti – 12 March 2024
The Secretary-General takes note of the agreement reached yesterday by Haitian stakeholders on a transitional governance arrangement, including the establishment of a Presidential Council and the appointment of an interim…
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Press Release-Haïti: Establishment of Airbridge
Port-au-Prince, le 13 mars 2024: In light of the growing logistical challenge to travel in and out of Haiti, the UN is establishing an airbridge between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The airbridge will ensure the seamless…
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Security Council Press Statement on Haiti – 21 March 2024
The members of the Security Council recognize the key role of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in facilitating Haiti’s efforts to overcome the ongoing political stalemate and security situation. The members of the Security…