MINUJUSTH
United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti
MINUJUSTH
United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti

Closure of MINUJUSTH

The United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) completed its mandate on 15 October 2019, concluding 15 years of UN peacekeeping in Haiti. The United Nations family continues to support Haiti through the United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes in the country, and through the Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH).

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From March 13th to April 24th 2019, 30 young people from underprivileged areas followed a training in electronic repair at the Sûrtab Académie in Haiti. © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2019
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Community Violence Reduction: youth from Martissant and La Saline trained to repair smartphones
From March 13th to April 24th 2019, 30 young people have been commuting 3 times a week from the underprivileged neighborhoods of Martissant and La Saline, in Port-au-Prince (Haiti), to the premises of the “made in Haiti”…
The SRSG looks through the window of MINUJUSTH helicopter on the way back from a visit in North-East of Haiti. © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2019
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Haiti stands ‘at the crossroads’ between peacekeeping, development – Bachelet urges strengthened ‘human rights protection’
With the end of the UN’s peacekeeping presence in Haiti in sight, the UN’s human rights chief told the Security Council on Wednesday that the country now stands “at the crossroads between peacekeeping and development”, urging…
For nine days, the units of the Haitian National Police (HNP) have been hard at work to contain the outbreaks of violence and looting, restore order and freedom of movement. © Guestonn Fermy / PNH 2019
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“Protect and serve”, the Haitian National Police motto put to the test in Haiti
Since February 7, 2019, episodes of violence hinder all socio-economic activities in Haiti. Amidst the management of demonstrations, the roadblocks, looting of stores, stone throwing, arson of vehicles and public or private…
Joint patrol of the Haitian National Police (HNP), individual police officers ( IPOs) and Jordanian police officers of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) of Gonaïves (Artibonite). © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
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Close Collaboration with Government Key to Successful Transition, Top Official Says, as Security Council Considers Situation in Haiti
Permanent Representative Expresses Regret Over Falling Official Development Assistance, while Citing ‘Clear Success Stories’ Close collaboration with the Government of Haiti and its partners will be essential to the…
Joint patrol of the National Police (HNP) with Individual Police Officers (IPOs) and Jordanian policemen from the Formed Police Unit (FPU) based in Les Gonaïves (Artibonite). © Leonora Baumann / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
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Public Security: Two intenational police units leave Haiti
On 18 december, there will be only five international police units left in the country to support the National Police (HNP) operations. The return of the Bangladeshi unit (based in Miragoâne, Nippes) and one of the Indian…
Georgeline Jean, 34, is a psychologist and social worker with AVSI Foundation. Her mission? Target youth aged 15 to 24 to participate in vocational training and income-generating activities. © David Nieto / UN / MINUJUSTH, 2018
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Georgeline Jean (AVSI): "Youth is the future in Haiti"
In the summer of 2018, the United Nations Mission for the Support of Justice in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) launched “Jenès la Avni” ("Youth is the Future"), an innovative project for professional accompaniment, job creation and the…
The Victims’ Rights Advocate for the United Nations, Jane Connors, speaking at a press conference in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. © UN Photo/Isaac Billy
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‘Many challenges to overcome’ at UN, in fight against abuse: victims’ advocate
The UN is committed to recognizing the rights of victims of sexual exploitation by UN personnel but, when it comes to preventing and responding to abuse, there is a still “a long way to go, and many challenges to overcome,”…

United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti

Established in 2017, MINUJUSTH supported Haiti in strengthening the national police, justice system, and human rights, following the closure of MINUSTAH.