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UN representatives urge stronger action to curb violence against women in Haiti
Summary
A joint statement delivered to the United Nations Security Council on Feb. 24, 2025, urged member states to strengthen the Haitian National Police, curb illicit arms trafficking, and expand support for women's participation after escalating gang violence and gender-based attacks in Haiti.
Representatives speaking on behalf of Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and France told the United Nations Security Council on Feb. 24, 2025, that rising gang violence in Haiti is producing severe harms to women and girls and requires immediate, concrete steps.
The Representative of France, speaking for the group, said, "We express our unwavering support for all the women and girls of Haiti" and called for measures to strengthen the Haitian National Police's capacity to respond to gender-based violence and to regain control of areas affected by…
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