In a briefing on Tuesday, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq highlighted the deepening insecurity, noting that important personnel from varied UN companies and the UN Mission in Haiti (BINUH) are remaining in Port-au-Prince to proceed their vital actions.
Whereas the security of workers is a precedence, the UN stays totally engaged in supporting Haitian-led efforts for political transition and offering important humanitarian help.
Programmes proceed to be delivered exterior the capital, reaching communities in want throughout the nation.
Disproportionate affect on girls and women
The UN’s humanitarian response comes at a time when the disaster is having a very extreme affect on girls and women.
Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Monday, the Workplace for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) emphasised the disproportionate toll the disaster is taking up girls and women in Haiti.
Between January and October 2024, 5,400 incidents of gender-based violence had been reported, although the true quantity is anticipated to be far larger.
This troubling statistic is compounded by extreme underfunding for providers supporting survivors of gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive well being.
The UN Inhabitants Fund (UNFPA) has secured simply 19 per cent of the funding required for this yr, leaving vital gaps in assist for weak populations.
Surge in baby recruitment
The state of affairs for youngsters is equally alarming.
UNICEF has reported a pointy improve within the recruitment of minors by armed gangs, with the variety of baby recruits rising by 70 per cent in the past year.
Some youngsters as younger as eight years outdated have been forcibly recruited, and minors now characterize between 30 and 50 per cent of all gang members.
This disturbing pattern is exacerbated by the closure of faculties and widespread displacement, leaving youngsters more and more weak and with out safety.
UN’s continued dedication
Regardless of the challenges posed by the safety state of affairs, the UN stays devoted to supporting the Haitian folks and authorities, specializing in offering important providers and help, particularly for ladies and kids affected by the continued violence.
“We proceed supporting the Haitian folks and authorities, with vital humanitarian help and political assist to help Haitian-led efforts to efficiently perform the political transition,” Mr. Haq additional emphasised.
