In October 2023, the UN Security Council authorized an international force to be dispatched to Haiti, called the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti (MSS). This mission is led by Kenya and supported by the United States and other countries. ... Amnesty International also calls for more transparency and sound safeguarding measures in ...

Sep 23, 2021 · Stay up to date on the state of human rights in Haiti with the latest research, campaigns and education material from Amnesty International.

1 day ago · The relentless gang violence in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas has resulted in a brutal attack on childhood in Haiti, Amnesty International said in a new report. ... Amnesty International documented the cases of 10 children who were injured, and two who were killed due to gang-related violence and associated incidents. Their ages ranged ...

1 day ago · The relentless gang violence in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas has resulted in a brutal attack on childhood in Haiti, Amnesty International said in a new report. ... Amnesty International documented the cases of 10 children who were injured, and two who were killed due to gang-related violence and associated incidents. Their ages ranged ...

1 day ago · Based on 112 interviews – including with 51 children – Amnesty International examined the impact of gang violence on children in Haiti. Abuses and violations documented in eight communes of the West Department included: recruitment and use of children, rape and other forms of sexual violence, and killings and injuries.

Mar 20, 2024 · Amnesty International strongly condemns the violence that has been unleashed and stresses the importance of addressing the crisis from a human rights perspective, with a non-racist and gender-sensitive approach, relying on the leadership of Haitian society to find possible solutions and to prevent any actions that could further harm the population.

Mar 19, 2024 · Amnesty International strongly condemns the violence that has been unleashed and stresses the importance of addressing the crisis from a human rights perspective, with a non-racist and gender-sensitive approach, relying on the leadership of Haitian society to find possible solutions and to prevent any actions that could further harm the population.

1 day ago · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Haiti’s children are increasingly caught in the crossfire of gang violence, forced to carry weapons, spy on police and rival gangs and run errands for gunmen, according to a report released Wednesday by Amnesty International.. One of 51 children interviewed by the human rights group said he was constantly pressured by a gang to fight alongside it.

1 day ago · Amnesty International has released a report that details the impact gang violence has had on children across Haiti and called for immediate action By The Associated Press February 12, 2025, 12:15 AM

22 hours ago · An estimated 30% to 50% of gang members in Haiti are now children, according to UNICEF. ... Amnesty International called on the Haitian government to better support children, restore education ...