In a note, the Center for Analysis and Research in Human Rights (CARDH) announces the temporary suspension of its activities, due to the imminent danger threatening its staff.

Considering consistent information and indications that it was under threat, the CARDH has implemented measures to reduce its activities for months. With these threats now being carried out, CARDH is suspending its activities aimed at contributing to the construction of democracy and the rule of law in Haiti. CARDH awaits protective measures to be taken so that it can resume its work.

As a fully committed actor in the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Haiti, the CARDH – a civil society institution – operates independently and according to the principles governing the functioning of a human rights institution. It is committed to being apolitical, with its primary objective being the defense of the rights of the most vulnerable.

The United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders (Resolution 53/144) obliges duty bearers at the national, regional, and international levels to take measures to protect human rights defenders and create conditions for them to carry out their work.

HL/ HaitiLibre