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Joint Statement by the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and UNICEF Haiti on the Secretary-General’s 2025 Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict
By UN Children's Fund at ReliefWeb
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
. Together with the Viv Ansanm coalition, listed in the previous reporting cycle, these listings reinforce international efforts to ensure accountability for grave violations committed against children. The report paints a deeply alarming picture of the situation for children in Haiti. In 2025, the
Key takeaway The listing of parties responsible for grave violations is a critical accountability mechanism established by the Security Council.
Why this matters
The alarming situation for children in Haiti, as highlighted in the Secretary-General's 2025 Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict, underscores the need for sustained investment in prevention and reintegration efforts. The verification of 2,088 grave violations affecting 1,661 children in 2025 is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by the international community in ensuring accountability for these crimes. The listing of parties responsible for grave violations, including the Viv Ansanm coalition, is a critical step towards ending the recruitment and use of children by armed gangs. The Government of Haiti's efforts to strengthen national child protection mechanisms, particularly through the Disarmament, Dismantlement, and Reintegration National Commission, are crucial in addressing this issue. The success of programs like PREJEUNES, which provided specialized protection services to 573 children in 2025, demonstrates the importance of community-based reintegration and psychosocial support in helping children recover from their experiences and rebuild their lives.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . Together with the Viv Ansanm coalition, listed in the previous reporting cycle, these listings reinforce international efforts to ensure accountability for grave violations committed against children. The report paints a deeply alarming picture of the situation for children in Haiti. In 2025, the
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