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Haiti - UN : ECOSOC report on the situation in Haiti... 21/07/2019 09:37:45
In its report, the recognizes that Haiti is characterized by a multidimensional crisis. It remains under significant economic and social stress which, coupled with persistent humanitarian needs, is at the root of the current political instability and deteriorating security situation. The fragile political situation hinders the Government’s ability to meet the basic needs of its people and jeopardizes the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals. The Group urges the Government, the opposition and all sectors of society to engage in a constructive and inclusive national dialogue to resolve the political impasse and shape a common vision for the socioeconomic development of the country. The Group also urges the international community to remain collectively engaged with Haiti to ensure a successful transition from a United Nations peacekeeping presence to a more development-oriented configuration, which would bring lasting security, stability and development to the people of Haiti. The political situation in Haiti has been particularly volatile since the Group’s most recent report to the Economic and Social Council (E/2018/75). Large-scale protests took place in the second half of 2018 and from 7 to 17 February 2019 owing to the significant rise in fuel prices following the elimination of subsidies by the Government and worsening socioeconomic conditions. The alleged misuse, by Government officials, of funds from the Petrocaribe loan financing programme of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela added to the population’s grievances. People took to the streets to demand greater accountability from the Government and better living conditions. The initially peaceful demonstrations, especially those held in February 2019, became violent on some occasions, with protesters vandalizing public and private property, erecting roadblocks, using firearms and paralysing economic activities in several cities across the country. Disturbances resulted in business closures, negatively impacting people’s income-generating activities – particularly women who, owing to insecurity, could not work in the markets – and limiting people’s access to essential services and goods, including fuel, electricity, domestic gas, water and food. Several hospitals faced a shortage of water, electricity, medicines and basic supplies, while the activities of development and humanitarian organizations had to be temporarily interrupted owing to insecurity. The political situation in Haiti has been particularly volatile since the Group’s most recent report to the Economic and Social Council (E/2018/75). Large-scale protests took place in the second half of 2018 and from 7 to 17 February 2019 owing to the significant rise in fuel prices following the elimination of subsidies by the Government and worsening socioeconomic conditions. The alleged misuse, by Government officials, of funds from the Petrocaribe loan financing programme of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela added to the population’s grievances. People took to the streets to demand greater accountability from the Government and better living conditions. The initially peaceful demonstrations, especially those held in February 2019, became violent on some occasions, with protesters vandalizing public and private property, erecting roadblocks, using firearms and paralysing economic activities in several cities across the country. Disturbances resulted in business closures, negatively impacting people’s income-generating activities – particularly women who, owing to insecurity, could not work in the markets – and limiting people’s access to essential services and goods, including fuel, electricity, domestic gas, water and food. Several hospitals faced a shortage of water, electricity, medicines and basic supplies, while the activities of development and humanitarian organizations had to be temporarily interrupted owing to insecurity. In order to build resilience and create the conditions for social development, socioeconomic measures need to be complemented by effective progress on the rule of law and good governance, building strong institutions, reforming the justice sector, combating corruption and promoting and protecting human rights. The Group heard many times that the lack of confidence among all segments of Haitian society in the Government and national institutions is at the heart of the crisis. An inclusive national dialogue is a prerequisite for progress on the political, social and economic fronts and should therefore be pursued with the utmost urgency. The Group is also of the view that the focus should simultaneously be on meeting the basic needs of the population and addressing the country’s humanitarian crisis, while strengthening the capacity of the poorest to survive, on the basis of the principle of reaching those furthest behind first. Efforts are also necessary to combat increasing insecurity, including through a multisectoral approach to address gang violence on the basis of the implementation of community violence reduction programmes, weapons and ammunition management, strengthened rule of law, political and socioeconomic measures, and capacity-building to strengthen the Haitian national police. Download the full ECOSOC report and its recommendations (PDF): https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/E_2019_80_E.pdf Learn more about ECOSOC : ECOSOC Ad Hoc Advisory Group is one of the six main UN bodies responsible for setting standards and making recommendations for poverty reduction, respect for human rights and protect the environment. It is the central coordinating body for the economic and social activities of the United Nations system. It is chaired by Canada and is composed of the Permanent Representatives of Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Spain, United States of America, France, Haiti, Mexico, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago and Uruguay to the United Nations. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-27801-haiti-politic-important-meeting-of-ecosoc-at-the-chamber-of-deputies.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-24334-haiti-politic-high-level-mission-of-ecosoc-in-the-country.html HL/ HaitiLibre
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