Projects highlighted by Minister Anand during the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week

During the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Canadian initiatives that strengthen democratic resilience, combat corruption and transnational crime, support security and governance institutions and promote stability and security in Haiti.

During the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Canadian initiatives that strengthen democratic resilience, combat corruption and transnational crime, support security and governance institutions and promote stability and security in Haiti.

Project: Fight Against Corruption and Impunity in Haiti
Partner: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in partnership with the Organization of American States and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Funding: $10 million (2025-2026 to 2028-2029)

This project will strengthen Haiti’s capacity to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute corruption, economic crime and money laundering while supporting accountability institutions and combatting organized criminal networks.

Project: Support At-Risk Youth, Fostering Empowerment in Haiti
Partner: United Nations Children’s Fund
Funding: $8 million (2025-2026 to 2028-2029)

This project aims to prevent gang recruitment among children and youth while supporting the safe release and reintegration of those already associated with armed groups.

Project: Strengthening a comprehensive and holistic response to sexual violence in Haiti
Funding: $4 million over two years

This project will strengthen survivor-centred responses to sexual and gender-based violence in Haiti through access to health, psychosocial, legal and protection services while supporting the long-term recovery and reintegration of survivors.

Project: Enhancing Polygraph Effectiveness of the Haitian National Police
Funding: $3 million over 2 years