Human Wrongs Watch
By Human Rights Watch*
In Haiti, hundreds, if not thousands, of children driven by rising hunger and severe poverty have joined criminal groups, where they are forced into illegal activities and face abuse, Human Rights Watch said today [9 October 2024].
A 17-year-old Carrefour resident, associated with a criminal group, stands on a terrace, gazing out over the horizon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 2024. © 2024 Nathalye Cotrino/Human Rights Watch
A recent increase in criminal groups’ recruitment of children appears to be in response to the operations of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission and the Haitian National Police.
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As the school year begins, the new transitional government should prioritize an education-focused strategy that protects children, ensures that security measures do not violate their rights, addresses their urgent needs, provides them a legal exit from criminal groups, and holds perpetrators accountable.
*SOURCE: Human Rights Watch. Go to ORIGINAL: https://www.hrw.org/video-photos/video/2024/10/09/haiti-children-trapped-criminal-violence-and-hunger
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