EU Commissioner Lahbib Speaks on Haiti at UN General Assembly
EU Commissioner Lahbib addressed the UN General Assembly on Haiti, noting that children are being recruited by gangs, families are trapped behind walls of violence, and humanitarian workers risk their lives to reach people in need. Since 1994, the EU has provided close to €600 million in humanitarian aid to Haiti, making it the largest recipient of EU humanitarian assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year alone, EU support amounts to €23 million, with an additional €10 million for the Haitian National Police and the Gang Suppression Force.
Impact and considerations
Haiti's deteriorating security situation, with gang violence and a humanitarian crisis intertwined, may affect business travel, staff deployment, and supply-chain safety in the region. EU funding signals increased international engagement, but near-term security risks remain elevated.
Key points
- EU Commissioner Lahbib addressed the UN General Assembly on Haiti, calling for greater international support.
- Children in Haiti are being recruited by gangs, with three times as many children pulled into gangs in the past year.
- Since 1994, the EU has provided close to €600 million in humanitarian aid to Haiti, making it the largest recipient of EU humanitarian assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- This year alone, EU support to Haiti amounts to €23 million, helping survivors of gender-based violence and keeping humanitarian flights moving with vital supplies.
- The EU is contributing €10 million to support the Haitian National Police and the Gang Suppression Force, stressing that the line between security operations and humanitarian action must remain clear.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- European Commission
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- First source publication
- 24 Sept 2026, 23:32
- Page published
- 25 Sept 2026, 00:16
- Last updated
- 24 Sept 2026, 23:32
- Original links
- European Commission Press Corner：Speech by Commissioner Lahbib on Haiti during the UN General Assembly (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 24 Sept 2026, 23:32