The Haitian government and donors need to heed lessons learned from failures in previous disasters in responding to the August 14, 2021 earthquake, to ensure that women, girls, and other marginalized groups can get the care they need, Human Rights Watch said today. The humanitarian response should respect human rights principles and standards, including for transparency, accountability, participation, and nondiscrimination.
According to United Nations’ assessments, the August 14 disaster has affected more than 2 million people, killed more than 2,000, and injured more than 12,000. A week into the response efforts, the Ministry of Public Health identified significant medical needs, including for medical personnel, medicines, and supplies, and financial and logistical resources to carry out operations. It has also flagged the need to address the Covid-19 response in the area concurrently.
Haiti: Protect Women, Girls in Quake Response | Human Rights Watch (hrw.org)
