International Organization for Migration Calls for More Support for Haiti

As the humanitarian crisis in Haiti worsens, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is urging the international community to step up support for those displaced by gang violence and instability. In a statement today, the IOM revealed that over one million people are now displaced within Haiti, a number that has tripled in just a year, leaving many without shelter, water, or medical care. Additionally, nearly 200,000 Haitians were deported from neighboring countries last year, adding to the nation’s struggles. This week, IOM Director General Amy Pope visited Haiti to discuss with government officials how to improve migration governance, expand access to legal documentation, and strengthen reintegration efforts. Pope emphasized the urgent need for action, stating, “the Haitian people are showing remarkable strength in the face of unthinkable hardship, but relying on resilience alone is not a strategy. The Haitian people need support, and they need it now. The cost of inaction will not only be measured in lives lost, but also in broader instability that affects us all”.