Haiti recorded more than 5,500 cases of gender-based violence during the first half of 2026, the majority involving the rape of women and girls, according to the United Nations. The UN said that around 70% of the reported sexual violence cases were rapes, many allegedly committed by armed gangs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Caribbean nation continues to face a deep political, social, and economic crisis, with powerful criminal groups responsible for killings, rapes, kidnappings, and widespread looting. The ongoing insecurity has left civilians, particularly women and children, increasingly vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 1,000 cases of gender-based violence were reported in June alone. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq described the trend as an “alarming increase” and called attention to the growing impact of violence on Haiti’s population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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