Haiti is to receive millions of dollars to help with security and other projects.
The funds are coming from the Canadian government, following a recent virtual three-hour meeting led by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Also present were foreign ministers from more than 12 countries — including the United States, France and Mexico — and United Nations representatives.
“The increase in violence is only worsening the already precarious humanitarian situation,” said Trudeau, ahead of the closed-door meeting. “We must work together to restore stability, and to protect the safety and well-being of the Haitian people.”
The foreign ministers expressed deep concern about Haiti’s instability since the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Canada pledged US$50 million, while other countries promised to improve Haiti’s security to support efforts to hold successful elections.
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry and Jean Victor Généus, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Communities, along with foreign ministers of like-minded democracies and high-level officials from multilateral organizations, discussed ways that the international community can support Haitians in implementing sustainable solutions to tackle growing insecurity, strengthen political dialogue and improve aid coordination.
Projects supported through this investment include, but are not limited to the following:
- $12.35 million to increase the capacity of the Haitian National Police through essential training and increased efficiency, while increasing the meaningful participation of women in policing.
- $3 million to increase the number of female police officers in the Haiti National Police, contributing to improved security and peace in the country.
- $17.48 million across three projects to improve the sexual and reproductive health rights of the most vulnerable women and adolescents
- $12 million across two projects to address food insecurity and support humanitarian services through the World Food Programme.
Canada and Haiti have long been united by a deep friendship, which is reinforced by a common language, the close ties between their people and a long history of cooperation.
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