On November 19, 2025, the 5th meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Joint Support Programme for the Haitian National Police (PNH) convened at the PNH Headquarters in Clercine. The event, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), brought together key technical and financial partners, including representatives from Germany, Canada, the United States, Italy, Japan, the European Union, Brazil, France, and Mexico. Vladimir Paraison, Acting Director General of the PNH, chaired the meeting, paying tribute to officers recently killed in the line of duty and providing an update on Haiti’s security challenges. Diallo Oumar, Senior Technical Advisor for UNDP, and Paraison presented progress in strengthening territorial and specialized units, improving equipment and logistics, and developing training and infrastructure. The meeting outlined PNH priorities for the next 12 months, focusing on officer training, increased police presence, and territorial expansion. These efforts aim to address national challenges such as gang eradication, electoral security, and the deployment of the Gang Repression Force (FRG). Partners reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the PNH through the Joint Programme, aligning with national and institutional priorities.
Security : High-level meeting of the Technical Working Group with the Haitian National Police
