At a new displacement camp next to the Rex Medina theatre in downtown Port-au-Prince, UN staff talk with displaced people to assess their needs. OCHA/Giles Clarke
The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) is a special political mission established by the Security Council in its resolution 2476 of 25 June 2019. The activities of the mission, that aim to help create the conditions needed for sustainable development, are integrated with those of the 19 agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations Country Team.
The Integrated Office of the Deputy Special Representative, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator is the operational structure that supports the functions of the coordinator and coordination between the United Nations Country Team and BINUH, as well as support to the Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) support humanitarian organizations to respond effectively to the needs of people caught in crises, to understand and analyse their needs, and to mobilize international assistance.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) works in Haiti through the Human Rights Component of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and as part of the transition to the new UN Development Framework.
Through its emergency programmes, the World Food Programme (WFP) provides unconditional food and cash assistance to vulnerable households. WFP and its partners face severe constraints reaching communities in need and roadblocks have led to shortages of food and fuel.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is responding to challenges by providing humanitarian assistance to migrants, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and repatriated migrants, and by strengthening state capacities.
Political turmoil, civil unrest, violence, crippling poverty and natural disasters are jeopardizing the well-being and future of Haiti’s children. More than 3 million children require humanitarian support. Despite the insecure and volatile environment, UNICEF is working with partners to step up efforts to protect families and provide life-saving support.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is committed to reducing poverty in all its dimensions. Economic growth alone cannot reduce poverty, improve equality or create jobs if it is not sustainable and does not benefit everyone.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is an international development agency working for the right to health and equal opportunities for everyone, women, men and children. UNFPA helps women and young people lead healthy and productive lives.
The mission of the FAO in Haiti is to support the development of sustainable agricultural systems and improve food security for the Haitian population. FAO works in partnership with the government, local communities and other organizations.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Haiti is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace.
UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) aims to reduce rural poverty and strengthen the resilience of Haiti's rural communities by promoting sustainable and inclusive management of natural resources, investing in human capital and more.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works with countries throughout the region to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters.
UNOPS supports the government of Haiti and development partners to build national capacity and improve living conditions throughout the country, through the successful implementation of projects in a range of sectors, including health, education, transport, energy and the environment.
UNESCO in Port-au-Prince relays the mandate of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the improvement of the quality of education, the promotion and safeguarding of cultural heritage, the development of a scientific and technological culture, and freedom of individual expression and the media.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) works to save lives and build a better future for the millions of people forced to flee their homes. It aims to ensure that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find a safe haven, after fleeing violence, persecution or war in their own country.
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment. The global standard-bearer for women and girls, UN Women was created to accelerate progress in meeting their needs worldwide.
UN Environment is the world's leading authority on the environment. It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as the world's environmental watchdog.
