More than 700,000 people, more than half of them children, have fled their homes, driven out by gang violence according to a new report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The latest figures show a 22% increase in the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) since June 2024, highlighting the deteriorating humanitarian situation.

"The sharp increase in displacement underscores the urgent need for a sustained humanitarian response," said IOM Haiti Chief Gregoire Goodstein, adding, "We call on the international community to strengthen its support for Haiti’s displaced populations and host communities who continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience in the face of these challenges."

Around 75% of IDPs are now hosted in the provinces, with the Grand Sud region alone hosting 45% of all IDPs. The capital Port-au-Prince, where the situation remains precarious and unpredictable, hosts a quarter of the displaced, often residing in overcrowded sites with little or no access to basic services.

Host communities continue to bear the brunt of this crisis. The strain on resources is immense, with the majority of host households reporting significant challenges, including food shortages, overwhelmed health facilities and a lack of essential supplies in local markets.

As humanitarian needs increase, IOM is working to provide essential assistance to displaced people and host communities despite persistent access challenges. IOM is working with partners to ensure that much-needed humanitarian assistance reaches displaced people.

HL/ HaitiLibre