On April 4th, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, the final day of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, a resolution was adopted urging UN Member States to strengthen their support to Haiti in combating violence perpetrated by armed gangs, which has plunged the country into chaos in recent years.

The text, approved without a vote, also calls on the international community to combat the illicit sale of arms to these armed groups and emphasizes the importance of effectively combating gang violence "and its adverse impact on the realization and enjoyment of human rights by the people of Haiti"

The resolution also calls on the Haitian Government to "strengthen the rule of law, including the judicial and prison systems," as well as the fight against corruption and impunity.

It encourages the Haitian authorities to establishing a country office of the High Commissioner in Haiti, as suggested by the Government of Haiti during the High Commissioner’s visit to Haiti from 8 to 10 February 2023

Finally, the resolution renews for a period of one year the mandate of the American William O'Neill, independent human rights expert appointed by the High Commissioner for Haiti.

It should be recalled that in 2024, gang violence in Haiti resulted in at least 5,626 deaths (1,000 more than in 2023), 2,213 injuries, and 1,494 kidnappings, according to data verified by the UN.

Full text of the resolution in English : https://docs.un.org/en/A/HRC/RES/55/24

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