Ongoing gang violence continues to drive displacement in Haiti. Houses have been burned, there is an increase in kidnappings and robberies, as well as a continuous and significant increase in the number of reported gender-based violence (GBV) cases.
The recent attacks in Ganthier commune by armed gangs displaced over 6,000 people. The situation for displaced women and girls remains desperate as they struggle to secure even the most basic necessities. They urgently need protection services, which is a priority of the humanitarian response, and access to reproductive health services, shelter, food, water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.
UNFPA has been responding to the crisis with a specific focus on preventing and responding to violence against women and girls, and providing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. We continue to deploy mobile teams and set up temporary women’s safe spaces in displacement sites to address the gaps in psychosocial support and case management services.
UNFPA reached 3,029 people with GBV prevention, mitigation and response activities; reached 1,237 people with SRH services; and distributed 1,610 dignity kits to displaced women and girls. UNFPA have also supported 13 health facilities, where 268 deliveries, including 53 cesarean sections, were supported.
UNFPA is appealing for 28 million USD to strengthen and expand access to life-saving SRH and GBV services and supplies for women and girls in Haiti. As of June 2024, only 5.4 million USD (19%) has been funded, leaving a gap of 22.6 million USD (81%).
