In his latest report, Volker Türk, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, reiterates previous recommendations and calls for action by all national actors and government authorities. In addition, Volker Türk calls on the Haitian authorities to :

(a) Strengthen the Haitian National Police, including with adequate resources and equipment, to respond to gang violence, protect and secure public buildings, in particular those used to provide essential services to the population; as well as expedite the vetting process of police officers in the Haitian National Police, and hold accountable all those involved in human rights violations, including those described in this report, as well as misconduct and criminal acts, in accordance with international human rights norms and standards;

(b) Establish, specialized judicial units to address mass killings and crimes related to sexual violence.

(c) Establish an integrated protection system to provide comprehensive support for victims of gang violence. This support should include access to immediate and long-term medical care,

psychological counselling, legal assistance and social reintegration programmes;

(d) Relocate immediately all internally displaced persons living in squalid conditions to safe and appropriate facilities, in line with international law and standards;

(e) Provide a safe and enabling civic space for civil society actors;

(f) Address the involvement of children and youth in gangs by creating educational and socio-economic opportunities, particularly in marginalized areas. This could include establishing a Youth Corps or rehabilitation centres where children and youth can receive literacy courses, job training, and be engaged in public works projects.

The High Commissioner calls upon Member States to :

(a) Continue advancing the deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission, as authorized by Security Council resolution 2699 (2023), to assist the Haitian National Police in re-establishing security in Haiti, ensuring strict compliance with international law, including human rights law, and integrating a gender-responsive approach.

(b) In the light of Security Council resolutions 2653 (2022), 2700 (2023), and 2752 (2024) :

- Ensure the strict application of both domestic and international

regulations on arms control, as well as adherence to the UN arms embargoes on Haiti

- Continue updating the list of individuals and entities subject to Security Council sanctions on Haiti for engaging in or supporting criminal activities that violate international human rights law;

- Strengthen community-based violence prevention programs that reduce firearm availability, raise awareness about the dangers of firearms, and promote peaceful conflict resolution.

Download the Report and Recommendations of the UN High Commissioner on the Situation in Haiti (PDF in English, 13 pages) : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/a-hrc-58-76-en.pdf

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