Haiti

Advocacy for Haiti

What’s Happening?

After Haiti’s president was assassinated in July 2021, violent gangs took increasing control over the country. They continue to control much of Port au Prince, despite the formation of a transitional presidential council and the arrival of a Kenyan-led security mission in 2024. Spreading violence has internally displaced over a million people. 5.5 million Haitians are in need of humanitarian aid, and half of the population faces acute food insecurity. Meanwhile, health care and education have been disrupted by ongoing violence and displacement. 

What Must Be Done?

Refugees International is advocating for increased attention to the needs of internally displaced Haitians, empowerment of local groups in the humanitarian response, suspension of all forced returns to Haiti, and the creation of pathways to safety for Haitians.