HRC55:The Nordic-Baltic states are gravely concerned by the dire human rights and humanitarian crisis in Haiti
Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti (with participation of the independent expert)
Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries
2 April 2024
Mr. President,
I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries.
We thank the High Commissioner and the Independent Expert for the report and reiterate our support for their work.
We remain gravely concerned by the dire human rights and humanitarian crisis in Haiti, which has only deteriorated amid the unrelenting gang violence causing alarming forced displacement and widespread shortages of basic necessities and medical care.
Support to Haiti in restoring security and rule of law is critically needed. We fully back efforts to ensure a multinational security support mission is deployed without further delay. The widespread violence, illicit arms flows, and grave human rights abuses undermine stability and security in Haiti and the wider region. We are particularly concerned by the violations against children and widespread sexual and gender-based violence, including as a weapon by gangs to spread fear.
We welcome the establishment of a transitional presidential council, with the aim of preparing a peaceful transition of power and free and fair elections. An inclusive, Haitian-led political transition is necessary to re-establish democratic structures, rule of law and safeguard human rights. We commend CARICOM’s efforts towards making the political agreement possible.
High Commissioner, how can the international community best engage with the political transition process in Haiti to ensure follow up to your work?
I thank you.
Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries
2 April 2024
Mr. President,
I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries.
We thank the High Commissioner and the Independent Expert for the report and reiterate our support for their work.
We remain gravely concerned by the dire human rights and humanitarian crisis in Haiti, which has only deteriorated amid the unrelenting gang violence causing alarming forced displacement and widespread shortages of basic necessities and medical care.
Support to Haiti in restoring security and rule of law is critically needed. We fully back efforts to ensure a multinational security support mission is deployed without further delay. The widespread violence, illicit arms flows, and grave human rights abuses undermine stability and security in Haiti and the wider region. We are particularly concerned by the violations against children and widespread sexual and gender-based violence, including as a weapon by gangs to spread fear.
We welcome the establishment of a transitional presidential council, with the aim of preparing a peaceful transition of power and free and fair elections. An inclusive, Haitian-led political transition is necessary to re-establish democratic structures, rule of law and safeguard human rights. We commend CARICOM’s efforts towards making the political agreement possible.
High Commissioner, how can the international community best engage with the political transition process in Haiti to ensure follow up to your work?
I thank you.