Over 183,000 people displaced due to armed violence in Haiti in need of humanitarian assistance
Humanitarian organizations play a crucial role in the current context in Haiti, particularly in Port-au-Prince, where living conditions are rapidly deteriorating.
Since the beginning of the year, over 183,000 people have been displaced due to armed violence and require immediate humanitarian assistance, particularly in terms of health care, food, drinking water, shelter, and protection.
We remind all parties involved that humanitarian action is based on four fundamental principles:
- Humanity: to alleviate human suffering wherever it is found.
- Neutrality: not to take sides in hostilities or in political, racial, religious, or ideological controversies.
- Impartiality: to provide assistance based on need, without discrimination.
- Independence: to act autonomously from political, economic, military, or other objectives.
We call on all armed actors and authorities to fully respect the humanitarian space
Any attack or threat against humanitarian personnel and infrastructure further restricts the humanitarian space, hindering the ability of all actors to intervene effectively.
This situation seriously compromises the humanitarian response to populations in need and risks further exacerbating an already catastrophic crisis.
We call on all armed actors and authorities to fully respect the humanitarian space, to ensure the safety of humanitarian personnel and infrastructure, and to allow unhindered access to assistance for affected populations.
Without this space for action and in the absence of respect for humanitarian law, it will not be possible to effectively respond to the immediate and growing humanitarian needs in Haiti.
About CLIO:
The Inter-NGO Liaison Framework (CLIO) is a coordination platform for NGOs in Haiti, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of humanitarian aid and development through information sharing and collaboration among humanitarian actors.