Free Haiti:

Calling for the End of the Gang Violence and  

for the Restoration of Community, Stability and Sustainability in Haiti

Held at The House of the Redeemer, 7 E 95th Street, New York, NY 10128

The reality and necessity for immediate cessation of violence and restoration of community and stability in Haiti is essential. Given the severe and destructive tactics employed by gangs in Haiti, deployment force may be necessary to intervene to address gang violence. Such an operation would require rapid mobilization, adequate funding, and the agility to operate effectively throughout Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. Civilian casualties, however, could be considerable, as approximately half of gang members are minors who often serve as foot soldiers. The situation for women and young girls is particularly critical, reports of sexual violence have escalated significantly since early 2025, especially in gang-controlled territories. The crisis also extends tragically to children; UNICEF reported that Haiti’s children continue to endure unimaginable suffering amidst the brutal armed violence.[1]  On a humanitarian level, Haiti faces a multidimensional crisis with the rise of gang groups causing a major obstacle to the safe and efficient delivery of humanitarian aid. On the socioeconomic front, multidimensional poverty affects a large part of the population.[2] 

• On September 30, 2025 the United Nations Security Council approved a new resolution for Haiti, res. 2793, calling inter alia for a new suppression force , and addressing the broader drivers of the insecurity in Haiti, with the future being driven by Haitians for Haiti.

The ongoing crisis in Haiti demands not only decisive action, but also a reimagining of the community life, which has endured perpetuated cycles of retaliation and suffering. While a Suppression Force offers means to stop inter alia gang violence and the degrading cruelty, this approach alone cannot mend the deeply woven fabric of mistrust and loss that haunts the nation’s communities. Instead, any comprehensive path forward must consider a mediation process that places healing, accountability, and reconciliation at its heart, linking these goals to SDG 16 (Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development). Further, we propose that the revitalizing agriculture, integrated for climate adaptation, offers restorative qualities, providing most importantly sustenance, connected to SDG: 2 (food security), SDG 13 (climate action), and SDG 15

(sustainable use of land). Agriculture offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits.”[3]  

[1] UNICEF. “UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell remarks at the Security Council Open Debate on Haiti” (August 28, 2025). Accessed at https://www.unicef.org/haiti/en/press-releases/unicef-executive-director-catherinerussellremarks-security-council-open-debate.  

[2] UN News, Humanitarian Aid (July 30, 2025).  Accessed at https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165533

[3] http://Farm Veteran Coalition.www.farmvetco.org/about-us/our-vision-mission-goals.