Pietro De Nicolai, Regional Humanitarian and Emergency Response Manager and Prospery Raymond, the new Country Director of Plan International Haiti, assessed the situation of unaccompanied deported children at the Haitian-Dominican border...

During this assessment, they discussed with key stakeholders, including the National Office of Migration, the Institute of Social Welfare and Research and representatives of the International Organization for Migration.

The two Plan International representatives witnessed the arrival of the deportees, observing a particularly worrying situation for unaccompanied children, especially girls.

Plan International, with the support of its partners, launched a small-scale but crucial intervention providing :

• Immediate food assistance;

• Safe play spaces;

• Psychosocial support sessions;

• Family reunification services.

The vulnerability of these forcibly deported children requires immediate attention. While Plan’s current efforts are making a difference, Plan International recognizes the need to scale up its response to better protect and support these children.

In collaboration with local partners and government departments, Plan International is exploring ways to strengthen its support system for unaccompanied minors deported to Haiti, stating Every child deserves protection, care and a chance at a stable future."

HL/ S/ iciHaiti