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UN: recorded surge in gender‑based violence in Haiti as displacement rises
Summary
UN humanitarian briefing said partners recorded more than 3,000 incidents of gender‑based violence between April and June, bringing the total to 5,500 in the first half of 2026; the briefing noted about 1,500,000 internally displaced people and over 140,000 forcible returns between January and June 2026.
Farhan told reporters that UN humanitarian partners have recorded more than 3,000 incidents of gender‑based violence between April and June this year, with over 1,000 incidents reported in June alone. He said that brings the total to about 5,500 incidents in the first half of the year.
Farhan added that nearly 70% of the recent cases in the last six months involved [redacted in transcript], with many reported gang rapes, and that more than half of survivors were displaced. He noted that partners have been able to provide medical, psychosocial, and protection services to some survivors but that needs far exceed capacity.
On population movements, Farhan cited IOM figures showing nearly 1,500,000 people displaced within Haiti and more than 140,000 forcibly returned between January and June 2026; he said many returned without identity documents or resources.
The briefing emphasized that security, access restrictions, and funding shortfalls continue to limit the reach of humanitarian assistance; no new funding package was announced.
