United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Executive Director Monica Juma has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting Haiti’s efforts to strengthen its justice and public security institutions.
Juma made the remarks after holding talks with Haiti’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Patrick Pélissier, where they discussed the importance of security and justice in ensuring credible electoral processes.
The meeting also focused on the growing threat posed by transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking and illicit financial flows, with both sides emphasizing the need for stronger national and regional cooperation to combat the challenges.
“Our discussion centered on the critical link between security, justice and the successful conduct of the electoral process, as well as the need for strengthened national and regional responses to the growing threat posed by transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking and illicit financial flows,” Juma said.
She noted that the UNODC is ready to support Haiti’s Ministry of Justice in implementing regulatory frameworks aimed at strengthening institutions and building capacity to address organized crime and related security threats.
