The United Nations representative for Haiti reaffirms the importance of elections in the face of increasing violence from gangs.
She stated that elections are necessary for Haiti to regain its democratic institutions. Without democracy and the rule of law, Haiti cannot move towards development and growth. The ambassador, who is also in charge of the United Nations Office in…
Cybercriminals Target Websites of Guatemalan Government
GUATEMALA CITY — On Saturday, hackers associated with the activist group Anonymous caused a national security incident in Guatemala by disabling several government websites, as reported by Guatemalan authorities. The assaults were in aid of protests organized by Indigenous groups…
Improving resilience to disasters leads to a more secure and equitable future for the Caribbean, according to a blog post by the UN Resident Coordinator.
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions frequently result in devastation and loss of life in the Caribbean region. On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction marked annually on 13 October, UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and…
The United Nations envoy stated that Colombia is intensifying its efforts to achieve significant peace objectives.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, informed ambassadors at the Security Council that over the weekend, the Government transferred land to approximately 500 recipients in southern Colombia. The beneficiaries included former FARC-EP fighters, farmers, and indigenous community…
Haiti seeks $21 million in funding to assist the numerous individuals forced to flee their homes due to violence caused by gangs.
On Tuesday, Philippe Branchat, the Chief of Mission for IOM in Haiti, expressed concern that displacement poses significant threats to the well-being, food access, and financial stability of individuals. Additionally, it leaves them vulnerable to gender-based violence and strains local…
The Role of Young People and Forests in Addressing Honduras’ Water Crisis
Montserrat Xilotl, an expert in Climate Change Adaptation and Regional Technical Advisor for the UN Development Programme (UNDP), offers insight into the reasoning behind this. Montserrat Xilotl, Regional Technical Advisor in Climate Change Adaptation for the UN Development Programme (UNDP)….
Children in Haiti are currently dealing with a combination of three major challenges: insecurity, malnutrition, and disease.
In 2023, more than five million people in Haiti, with a notable three million being children, will require assistance from humanitarian organizations. According to UNICEF, approximately five million people are experiencing severe hunger. This dire situation is causing fear and…
The decision to send a multinational mission to Haiti is welcomed by Guterres.
Stéphane Dujarric was speaking a day after the Security Council voted to send the non-UN mission to the Caribbean country, where armed groups have taken control of large areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and terrorized civilians for more than a…
The Security Council has approved a momentous support mission in Haiti.
The Haitian Government and civil society representatives have requested the mission after months of turmoil and deteriorating circumstances that have been impacting civilians. This year has seen over 3,000 reported homicides and more than 1,500 cases of kidnapping for ransom….
Interview: Examining How a New Mission Could Help Haiti, a Country Affected by Gang Violence
This week, the Security Council will review a proposed resolution regarding a fresh multinational mission not under the jurisdiction of the UN, but permitted to use force under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. “This is not a typical or…