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Ariel Henry

lines on the record: 36
first: 2021-09-24
most recent: 2023-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“That is why I am asking for support, in the spirit of that fraternal solidarity, to help us turn this dark page. I ask the international community to act. and to act quickly. Long live the renaissance of our relations with Mother Africa. Long live international cooperation. Long live Haiti.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We also thank the Caribbean Community and its Eminent Persons Group. Throughout history Haiti has been a symbol of freedom and solidarity. We have always answered the call, coming to the aid of our fellow peoples in their legitimate struggle for freedom and self-determination, and we have done that within the United Nations itself. The Republic of Haiti has identified with the universal values for which it fought in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Despite the unspeakable suffering and distress they are enduring, the Haitian people remain hopeful as they continue to pursue a better and more dignified future. In the same way that they astonished the world in 1804 by radically changing their status from enslaved to free people, the Haitian people can once again redefine their destiny — and they want to.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Haiti reaffirms the sovereign right of the Haitian people to use binational water resources in the same way that the Dominican Republic does, and it demands an equitable division of the river’s waters. The Haitian people have chosen a path of dialogue and negotiation to peacefully settle the dispute, in compliance with the international legal instruments already signed in good faith between the two States in 1929 and 2021. Before concluding. I would like to take this opportunity to commend those countries that are our brothers and friends, as well as various international organizations, for their engagement and solidarity with Haiti, particularly Kenya, which has welcomed the idea of assuming the leadership of a multinational security support mission in Haiti and has already carried out an assessment mission in the country in August.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“I am here to say that we have no judgment or intentions that might adversely affect our neighbours, with whom we share the island and with whom we are called to live and progress. Every day. history reminds us that violence between fraternal countries can lead only to regrets and bitterness that are passed down from generation to generation. I have come here, above all. to convey to the Assembly the message of the Haitian people as a whole. The river that we call the Massacre River, a place that has seen enormous friction between the Republic of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, both historically and today, calls on us to do our best not to rouse old demons, reopen old wounds or create new ones.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“I also want to see women, young people, civil society and all other stakeholders participate meaningfully in a joint effort to bring about Haiti’s recovery. Only a legitimate Government that is a product of free, honest, democratic and transparent elections can take on the task of territorial, economic, social and institutional reconstruction. I would like to draw the international community’s attention to a situation that has developed on the Haitian-Dominican border in the past weeks, creating unnecessary tensions between the two republics that share our island. I want to make it clear that Haiti is not at war with anyone. Haitians are a generous people who believe in solidarity and dialogue and in the possibility of sharing common resources equitably, smoothly and in a mutually respectful manner.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“like true democrats, take power through the ballot box. The interim Government that I lead is determined to hold elections as soon as possible, and in the coming days, despite the situation. I will be finalizing an agreement with the High Transitional Council to launch the electoral process, with the support of the international community. The Government intends to continue engaging in talks with all political and civil-society actors in my country, with a view to reaching a historic consensus together in a spirit of patriotism that can make it possible to resolve our crisis successfully. Democracy is in trouble, and the country needs a return to normalcy if it is to tackle the big challenges of the day.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Socioeconomic development must be taken into account in order to sustainably address extreme poverty, the source of all our ills. Social inequalities and the extremely unbalanced distribution of our national wealth have created a huge gap between the masses who are in need and the small minority of property owners who control 90 per cent of the country’s wealth. Extreme poverty exacerbates youth unemployment, marginalizing young people in poor neighbourhoods so that they are easily drawn into delinquency and crime, making them a fertile recruiting ground for gangs. Once again, from this rostrum. I appeal to all Haitians of good faith, those who live in the diaspora as well as those in the country, and all political actors, whatever their leanings, to work with the Government to fight the gangs, restore security and.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“I have come here to say that the issue of security remains my Government’s top priority and that trafficking in firearms, kidnappings for ransom and massacres are major concerns for my Administration. The daily lives of the Haitian people are often filled with pain. That is why the Security Council, which has the necessary power and competence under Chapter VII of the Charter, must act urgently to authorize the deployment of a multinational security support mission with both police and military components in order to help the Haitian National Police fight the gangs and restore order. The use of force, as a first step, remains essential to creating an environment conducive to the proper functioning of the State. But while it is a necessary prerequisite, it is not sufficient.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“for much longer, be allowed to ignore the laws of the Republic and block the will of the entire citizenry to regain their freedom of movement and to participate in their country. Today Haitians can be found worldwide. Many hope to be able to return to their country. We are very grateful to the countries that have welcomed them, but I wish to tell them that as soon as order and stability return, they will be able to return — if they so desire — to participate in the great task of reconstruction. On behalf of the Haitian people. I have come here to declare that we are ready for the change that we have been waiting for more than 200 years. Freedom is only complete if it enables all our citizens to fulfil their potential and to live in dignity and in decent conditions. On behalf of the Haitian people.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“A series of bad decisions, inappropriate actions and various strains of radicalism have led us to this state of affairs. From this rostrum. I now plead once again to help Haitians remain in their country. Thousands are seeking elsewhere for a better life and the calm that their birth country can no longer offer them in a world where there are no more “golden lands” due to climate change and recurring economic crises. On behalf of the Haitian people and the Government that I head. I reiterate our plea to lend a strong hand to support the Haitian National Police so that it can truly respond to the challenges it faces and fulfil its mission of serving the people and protecting lives and property. Certain countries have lived through situations similar to the current situation in Haiti. The feeling of all-powerful criminality must not.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“According to estimates. 4.9 million people are food insecure. That is almost half the population living below the poverty line, on less than $2 a day. We are not here to cast blame or to justify the past. We are here to ask friendly countries and all those who — from near or far — are watching our country and understand that urgent action must be taken to help the Haitian people and to create a better future for the children of Haiti by restoring security and stability. In the past 15 years, the Haiti has lived through several shocks, one after the other — three major earthquakes, several cyclones and the heinous assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021. It is impossible today to invent or presented biased stories on Haiti. The reality is plain to see and concerns us all.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“There is also a health threat, with cases of cholera reported in certain sites. That increases the risk of transmission and poses a real public health problem for the population. Abuses and systematic human rights violations caused by gang violence are jeopardizing the peace, stability and security of the country and the region. Kidnappings, looting, arson, recent massacres, sexual and gender-based violence, organ trafficking, human trafficking, homicides, extrajudicial executions, the recruitment of child soldiers and blockades of main roads are just some of the crimes perpetrated by armed gangs. That has had serious consequences for the economy, which has recorded five years of contraction, with a negative growth rate and a high inflation rate of nearly 40 per cent. In addition, the humanitarian crisis is worsening.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“The crisis has now reached a critical phase, with a deteriorating security situation in which the population is subjected daily to violent attacks by armed gangs that control several quarters of the capital and certain provincial towns. They murder, set fire, pillage, rape and plunder with rare cruelty. They drive people from their homes, block roads and force schools, hospitals and businesses to close. The deterioration of the security situation in recent weeks has led to a new humanitarian crisis, with displaced persons spontaneously occupying various sites in order to escape gang violence. More than 25 schools in the capital are being used by more than 16.500 displaced persons, according to estimates. They are facing grave difficulties and living in subhuman conditions.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Against this alarming backdrop, we should also mention the issue of climate change, which poses a constant threat to small island States, like Haiti, putting them to the test. With each hurricane, the economies of the Caribbean region suffer enormous losses, calling into question the significant progress made on the socioeconomic and political fronts, through the destruction of economic, educational, health and energy infrastructure. As Head of Government of Haiti, this debate is an opportunity for me to share the situation of my country, plunged into a deep crisis for years now. We need to find concrete and sustainable responses. This is a structural and multidimensional crisis, which has adversely affected our institutions and is hindering economic development and social progress.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“One example is the food insecurity caused by conflict and violence. The Global Report on Food Crises 2023 indicates that 258 million people were acutely food insecure and in need of emergency food aid in 2022. To that end. my country took part in the high-level public debate on famine and conflict- induced global food insecurity, organized in August by the Security Council (see S/PV.9392). with a view to sounding the alarm. Since the crisis of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the global economy has stagnated. Inflation is ravaging many economies, and growth prospects are grim. This situation affects the least developed countries, particularly Haiti, which is constantly having to cope with price volatility and a crisis marked by the deterioration of the country’s security situation.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
““Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and the sustainability for all.” We must therefore consider and propose solutions to the main global challenges to advance peace, security and sustainable development. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine sustainable development without peace and security. We need solidarity and determination to meet those challenges. On the eve of the 2030 deadline, the world is in a bad way. The outbreak of numerous conflicts with disastrous consequences for civilian populations, the multiplication of security, health and food crises, are all reminders that we are moving away from the great ideals of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“At the outset. I would like to congratulate my Caribbean brother. His Excellency Mr. Dennis Francis, on his election as the President of the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly. I would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the gratitude of the people of Haiti, who appreciated his recent visit to the country and his unwavering support for Haiti’s efforts to obtain strong support for the Haitian National Police from the Security Council. I welcome the theme the President has chosen to guide our statements during this session.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“I cannot conclude without inviting member countries to consider the aspirations of the Republic of China/Taiwan, which is willing and able to play a significant role in our Organization’s initiatives to preserve international peace and security and promote cooperation and development among nations. In conclusion, I recall that multilateralism has been affirmed for more than three quarters of a century as an essential mechanism for relations among States. The United Nations remains the principal intergovernmental and universal instrument for building together a more just, peaceful and brotherly world. Let us make sure that it can continue to play its role as a forum for the peoples of the United Nations where, together, we can find common solutions to our common problems. I thank you.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“That is why we will continue to work to create an environment that will bring about economic recovery and attract domestic and foreign investment. Our population is young. Young people need decent jobs and better prospects. Mr. President, Now, more than ever before, we need a stronger and more effective multilateral system to enable the Member States of the Organization to develop joint strategies to address these major challenges within the framework of a holistic vision of a better world for all, while reaffirming our collective commitment to strong and renewed multilateralism.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Allow me to invite the international community to remain collectively committed to Haiti to help it meet its immediate humanitarian needs and support the reconstruction process on which our Government is working. I have launched a PDNA (Post-Disaster Needs Assessment) with our technical and financial partners. Over the next few weeks, we should receive a comprehensive needs assessment to begin reconstruction. We need to rebuild better and more resiliency to better withstand climate threats and natural disasters in general. Here again, we are counting on your active solidarity, through existing mechanisms and new commitments, alike. The focus on reconstruction in the southern peninsula cannot and should not make us forget that fighting poverty and creating wealth remain a major Government priority.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“According to official statistics, at least 2,207 people died; 344 people are missing; more than 12,268 were injured and thousands of houses, as well as hospitals, schools, churches, bridges and roads, were destroyed or damaged. I would like to take this opportunity to again express gratitude for the spontaneous outpouring of solidarity from the international community, which quickly mobilized, alongside authorities that provide aid and assistance to victims. We welcomed Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, who visited the affected areas to assess the extent of the damage and the needs of the people affected. I will not mention the names of all the countries and organizations that came to our aid for fear of forgetting some of them, but please know that we thank them all.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“I will not shy away from persuading those who are still reluctant to sign the above-mentioned Agreement, so that, together, in peace and through ongoing dialogue, we will move towards lasting solutions to our country’s problems. Mr. President, In addition to the political crisis I have just briefly described, the effects of natural disasters must also be addressed. Haiti is ranked as one of the countries most vulnerable to natural disasters. After a spate of deadly and devastating disasters, including the 2010 earthquake and Hurricane Matthew in 2016, which hit the country hard, a powerful 7.2 earthquake destroyed the entire southern peninsula of the Republic of Haiti on 14 August.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“This is an important step in the process of restoring rule of law and democratic institutions. Despite this broad participation, we remain open to continuing discussions to expand consensus. We want the support of our fellow countrymen and women for this common project aimed at giving our country a new start. I have begun discussions with the signatories of the Agreement, as part of its implementation, and will continue them in the days ahead. I have chosen the quickest path to free, transparent, inclusive and nonpartisan elections. Some wish a longer transition. But I, along with many others, believe that this is not the right move.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“In my opinion, it is essential for institutions to resume normal operations, headed by elected officials who are trusted by the people. A few days ago, our official journal published the “Political Agreement for the Peaceful and Effective Governance of the Interim Period”, which I negotiated and signed with major political stakeholders, several popular organizations and various segments of civil society. This Agreement provides for the creation of a security environment that will encourage broad citizen participation in the upcoming elections. It puts in place a mechanism that requires the Government to be transparent and accountable. All sectors of national life will have a voice in the drafting of a constitution that will be adopted following a referendum.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“In the light of the situation and in order to resolve the major political problems facing the country, such as unbearable insecurity, dysfunctional legislative power, shortcomings in the judicial system, I had to quickly form a Government to address State affairs. But it was obvious that only dialogue involving political parties and organized civil society actors would allow for the consensus required to ensure socio-political stability. Since assuming office as Head of Government, it is in this spirit that I have increased the number of meetings and discussions with all sectors of national life, without distinction, to create a peaceful socio-political climate, which is essential for the organization of credible, transparent and inclusive general elections as soon as possible.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“President, Secretary-General, Ambassadors, Distinguished Delegates, It has been a little over two months since I assumed the functions of Prime Minister, in the absence of President Moise, who honoured me by appointing me to this position only a few days before his horrific assassination. As soon as I took office, my main concern was to do my utmost to ensure that my country’s democratic institutions resumed regular operations as soon as possible. This was the wish of President Moise and it is the objective that has guided our actions, to date, and will continue to guide them. Some of you may not know it but I am governing a country whose democratic institutions no longer exist or are completely dysfunctional.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“Indeed, considerable progress has been made on initial aspirations of peace and international security, justice and prosperity for all, due to collective commitment and a permanent system of dialogue and consultation employed by State actors to reach negotiated solutions to their differences. However, much remains to be done to reach the ideal world to which we all aspire. In this respect, today, more than ever before, we need to strengthen the multilateral system and make it more supportive and effective. Faithful to its historical traditions, the Republic of Haiti reiterates its commitment and willingness to continue working alongside the members of the international community, eager to build a more just and equitable world order. Mr.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“The migration issue should remind us that human beings, fathers and mothers, will always seek to escape poverty and conflict and to provide better living conditions for their offspring. Migration will continue so long as there are areas of prosperity on our planet, while the majority of the world’s population lives in poverty, at times extreme poverty, with no prospects for a better life. Mr. President, It should be recalled that multilateral diplomacy within the framework of the United Nations has shaped our world for more than 75 years and is increasingly becoming an essential part of relations among States.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“To achieve this, States parties must recommit to the fundamental principles of the 1951 Convention and work together, in a spirit of cooperation, to find the best ways and means to ensure that the rights of refugees are respected and protected. In recent days, images of the treatment of several of my compatriots at the border between Mexico and the United States have shocked many. Without attempting to dispute the right of a sovereign State to control the entry of foreigners into its territory or to send back to their country of origin those who enter illegally, we believe that several countries that now enjoy prosperity were built by successive waves of migrants and refugees.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“President, On the humanitarian front, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated that there are more than 80 million people around the world who have been displaced. Nearly 30 million of them are refugees and asylum seekers. This is a humanitarian crisis whose magnitude challenges the human conscience. To find a lasting solution to the migration issue, we must address the root causes of human displacement. I call on the international community to urgently strengthen measures to improve living conditions in the countries of origin of political or economic refugees.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“We must find relevant and adequate responses to new threats facing our world, such as the rise of international terrorism, mass atrocities, cross-border crime and other challenges, such as extreme poverty and climate change. The phenomenon of climate change is a major concern for all countries of the world. Global warming, severe weather conditions with alternating drought and flooding that affect agricultural and food production, and sea level rise have dire global consequences. It is imperative that we take the right measures to slow down the rate of temperature rise on the Earth’s surface. Immediate and collective action is therefore needed. I encourage all States to implement the ambitious measures adopted in Paris to avoid a climate catastrophe that could jeopardize humankind’s very existence. Mr.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“The World Health Organization’s COVAX programme and bilateral solidarity actions around the world give hope that, together, we will be able to overcome this disease. The stakes are high for the future of humankind. Mr. President, The maintenance of international peace and security has been a priority objective of the United Nations since its inception. On this basis, the Organization’s activities are focused mainly on the areas of conflict prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We recognize that the United Nations has done much to save our world from the scourge of a world war, but we must admit that several areas of tension and violent conflict remain the greatest challenges facing our Organization.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“President, The theme you proposed for the 76th session, “Building resilience through hope — to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people and revitalize the United Nations”, is timely. Indeed, the coronavirus pandemic has challenged, to varying degrees, virtually every country in the world. This global health crisis has highlighted, among other things, the inequalities that exist between our countries, and exposed the weaknesses of our health systems. This pandemic has also demonstrated that only solidarity and cooperation among peoples can help us end it. Thankfully, people have understood this and have committed to sharing vaccines with countries that have less.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“The Haitian people appreciated the messages of comfort and expressions of sympathy from the Governments of the Member States of the Organization. I would like to reaffirm here, at this rostrum, my determination to do my utmost to find the perpetrators, accomplices and sponsors of this heinous crime. Nothing, absolutely nothing — no political manoeuvring media campaign or distraction — can divert my attention from the goal of ensuring that justice is served for President Moise. It is owed to his memory, his family and the Haitian people. The current judicial investigation is challenging. It is a transnational crime. For that reason, we formally request mutual legal assistance. This is a priority of my Government for the entire nation. This crime must not go unpunished, and the culprits, all of them, must be punished. Mr.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“I would like to again congratulate the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, on his reappointment to the helm the Organization. It is no coincidence that the Member States have granted you a second term of office which, I firmly believe, will be successful. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your ongoing support to the Haitian people and, in particular, for the Organization’s renewed commitment to and solidarity with my country. I would be remiss if I did not reiterate the appreciation of the Government of the Republic of Haiti for the initiative of the Bureau of the 75th session of the General Assembly to organize a ceremony on 14 July 2021 to pay tribute to the memory of His Excellency President Jovenel Moise. He was tragically shot to death during the night of 6 to 7 July.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)
“President of the General Assembly, Secretary-General, Ambassadors, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Allow me, Mr. President, to begin by extending to you my warmest congratulations on your election to steer the seventy-sixth (76th) session of our Organization’s General Assembly. I also extend my congratulations to the members of the Bureau. I assure you of the full support of the Haitian delegation for the success of our work. I would also like to commend the outstanding work by your predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Volkan Bozkir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey, during the seventy-fifth (75th) session of the General Assembly. He was able to guide our work with dexterity and leadership, despite the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2021-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 76 (2021)