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Haiti - Social : Statements of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights 18/09/2012 09:52:32
"Haiti is at a crossroads. If the right steps are taken on a number of key issues, there is potential for progress – but at the same time, there are risks of backsliding. The new Permanent Electoral Council must be credible and have the confidence of the entire political class to ensure that the local elections, municipal and parliamentary take place without delay and are free and violence-free." During his visit from September 12 to 15, to discuss the challenges of human rights, Mr. Šimonović met with senior government officials, including Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, of Human Rights and Extreme Poverty, of the Justice and the Director General of the Police the Inspector General of Police as well as of representatives of the UN, the diplomatic corps and representatives of society civil. "The planned recruitment of 5,000 new police officers over the next four years, promising great potential for a secure and stable environment in Haiti. If they are recruited on the basis of merit, well trained, and include more women, the National Police of Haiti will be strengthened, as well as the confidence of the people in it. The role and independence of the Inspector General are essential to ensure that the perpetrators of violations of human rights are banned..." Calling to accompany the planned reduction of military forces of the minustah, by providing an increased support to the national police and to the institutions guaranteeing the rule of law. "Reform the police is not enough. The reform of the judiciary is long overdue. I visited the National Penitentiary where the 3.489 detainees live in inhuman and degrading conditions. Of these, only 278 were convicted by a court, most others are in prolonged pretrial detention. A justice system more independent, reliable and efficient is not only necessary to resolve this situation, but to ensure that people's rights are better protected, including land rights. The penal code reform in progress must be completed without delay and should lead to lawsuits against serious past violations of human rights in accordance with international legal obligations of Haiti." Šimonović urged the international community to increase its support to the long-term development efforts in favor of Haiti, given the fact that humanitarian aid to the country after the earthquake in January 2010, fell "For too long, too many Haitians have claimed unsuccessfully their economic and social rights, but have not been able to access basic services. Development efforts that have been incurred should be based on human rights and be beneficial to all, especially the poorest [...] Many among the most vulnerable people are still in camps, 70% on private land and are threatened with forced evictions. I insisted on the necessity of a consultation with the camp population and the compliance with international standards relating to human rights in the process of dismantling the camps who are always occupied. Housing policy and of urban development is needed." Šimonović noted that Haiti has the potential to attract investment, create new decent jobs, which is essential in a country where the majority of the population is unemployed and where the enjoyment of economic and social rights remains a challenge. In this context, the security and the respect of the Rule of law as well as the fight against corruption are essential. The UN official noted that the organizations of the civil society and the opposition have a great contribution to provide to the development efforts of the country and it was important for the Government to engage them, as well as all Haitians in he reconstruction of their country. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-6618-haiti-social-visit-of-assistant-secretary-general-for-human-rights.html HL/ HaitiLibre
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