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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

Two distinct mechanisms play a key role in Haiti: the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). While both operate in the Haitian context, their mandates—established through separate resolutions of the United Nations Security Council—are based on different frameworks and objectives. A Political Mandate: BINUH Established by Security Council Resolution 2476 (2019), BINUH is a special…

On the occasion of the 2025 global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, under the theme: “Accelerating Equality in Haiti in the Digital Age: Preventing Online Violence and Promoting Access to Technology for All”, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, emphasizes that while digital technology is a tool for progress, it has also become a vector for new forms of violence. He highlights that…