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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. Almost 600,000 Haitians are internally displaced. 5.5 million Haitians are in need of humanitarian aid, nearly 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 (including from the Dominican Republic), and the creation of pathways to safety for Haitians.
Latest Reports and Briefs
Latest Statements and News
Refugees International Welcomes TPS Redesignation and Extension for Haiti
June 28, 2024
Refugees International Welcomes Modernization of Haitian and Cuban Family Reunification Parole Processes
August 16, 2023
New Parole Program Must Not Weaken Access to Asylum Amidst Historic Regional Crises
January 5, 2023
Latest Opinions, Q&As, and Explainers
Latest Advocacy Letters
70+ Organizations Call on Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to Suspend Deportations to Haiti
September 26, 2023
Letter: Biden Administration Must Extend and Redesignate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
November 22, 2022
Letter: Biden Administration Must Prioritize Protections for Haitian Nationals
November 4, 2022