UN Haiti deeply concerned by the recent increase in homophobic violence
The UN Mission and United Nations agencies and programmes in Haiti are deeply concerned by the recent increase in homophobic violence in the country. The UN urges all Haitians to continue working together towards the…
Information Note : French actor Lambert Wilson in Haiti to make his first documentary
Port-au-Prince, March 16th, 2013: The French actor Lambert Wilson is currently in Haiti, on his second visit to the country - until March 18th. "My interest in Haiti has been triggered by family reasons. My godson, Felix, was…
Press Statement: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti and the members of the «Core Group» note with appreciation the installation of a complete Conseil Electoral Provisoire and encourage this institution to fulfill its responsibilities with impartiality
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti and the members of the «Core Group» note with appreciation the installation of a complete Conseil Electoral Provisoire and encourage this…
The United Nations pays tribute to Haitian women
On the occasion of Haitian Women's Day, celebrated annually on April 3, the United Nations Mission pays tribute to these women with these portraits of women of all ages and backgrounds. You too can pay tribute to these women…
South East: Towards a gradual revival of agricultural activities in Platon Cèdre
A study by the Haitian Ministry of Agriculture published in 1981 showed that nearly 20% of mountain soils were on the verge of no longer being usable for agriculture, and 30% were seriously threatened and at risk of being…
The Culture of Peace
On the occasion of International Peacekeepers Day, we present to you James Germain, one of the artists who is committed to a culture of peace in Haiti. Watch the video (in French).
Haiti, sustainable development depends on Community Based Organizations
During the month of June 2017, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), through its Civil Affairs Section, held a 3-day conference called the "Symposium of Community Based Organizations (CBOs)." This…
A Statue to Immortalize the Struggle for Peace
As MINUSTAH's mandate nears its end, the UN mission in Haiti sought to use this ceremony to conclude the "An chwazi lapè vyolans ap detwi lavi nou" (Choosing peace, violence will destroy our lives) campaign, launched four…
MINUSTAH: 13 years serving Haiti
The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) officially ended its activities on Thursday, October 5, 2017, with a closing ceremony held in the evening at Camp General Jaborandy, in Tabarre. This ceremony took…
Keynote Address by Mr. Berhanemeskel Nega at the National Youth Conference
Allow me, Mr. Chairman, at the outset, to thank the National Justice, Peace and Human Rights Commission (NJPC) for the laudable initiative in organizing this timely conference. We also appreciate the opportunity to take part…
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone held a National Conference to review the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review for Sierra Leone on the 14 - 15 November 2011.
UNIPSIL Human Rights Section, OHCHR, HRC and Government of Sierra Leone holds National Conference
Sierra Leone maps out Strategies to implement UPR recommendations at the UPR National Conference Organized by the Human Rights Commission and the Government of Sierra Leone with the support of UNIPSIL Human Rights Section and…
UNIPSIL Hosts Human Rights Treaty Reporting Workshop
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice and with technical support from UNIPSIL, organized a two days training workshop…