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 place in the presence of Haitian officials, including the President of the…
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 years ago in Haiti to prevent violence in the country.
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 conference brought together representatives of civil society from the country's…
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).
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 lost if nothing was done to protect them. This problem is one of the causes of…
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 by reading each portrait. Haiti is 52% women, and the Senate is 0.3% women…
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 Port-au-Prince…
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 born in Delmas, Port-au-Prince and I have always been drawn to the country…
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 construction of a state based on the respect for the rule of law; respect for…
Press Release UNHCR Holds Seminar on Statelessness for Parliamentarians Port-au-Prince, Haiti, August 14, 2013 - In partnership with Citizen Action for the Abolition of Torture (ACAT) and the Support Group for Returnees and Refugees (GARR), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)…
PREPARING FOR THE HURRICANE SEASON • Find out if your home is in an area at risk of flooding, landslide or mudslide. • Find out about the list of shelters planned for your area – as well as their exact location. • Check the condition of your roof, windows and doors. Strengthen and secure them. •…
press release Secretary-general appoints Sandra Honoré of Trinidad and Tobago as his special representative in Haiti Port-au-Prince,31 May 2013- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Ms. Sandra Honoré of Trinidad and Tobago as his Special Representative and…