International Civilian Mission to Haiti (MICIVIH)
Mission civile internationale en Haïti
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Contact Details
URL: http://www.un.org/rights/micivih/
Founded
1993-02-09
History
9 Feb 1993, under terms of agreement incorporated in an exchange of letters between the de facto Prime Minister of Haiti and the United Nations Special Envoy. A joint mission of A-XA3375 - United Nations (UN) with D-XD3030 - OAS. Expelled from Haiti by de facto authorities, 11 Jul 1994. Core group returned, 22 Oct 1994; activities resumed 26 Oct 1994. Responsibilities broadened following proposal of the UN Secretary-General, 23 Nov 1994. Replaces H-XF4453 - United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH). Mandate terminated 1999.
Aims
Original mandate: verify respect for human rights as laid down in the Haitian constitution and in international instruments to which Haiti is party; devote special attention to observance of the rights to life, to the integrity and security of the person, to personal liberty, to freedom of expression and to freedom of association. Following resumption of activities, Oct 1994: continue to give priority to monitoring and promotion of respect for human rights; as in the past, document the human rights situation, make recommendations to the Haitian authorities, implement an information and civic education programme and help to solve problems such as those relating to detention, medical assistance to victims and return of displaced persons; observe the forthcoming electoral campaign, during which monitor respect for freedom of expression and association and possibly participate in observation of the election itself; contribute to institution building, particularly the strengthening of human rights organizations; while continuing to verify compliance with Haiti's human rights obligations, contribute as far as possible to strengthening democratic institutions.
Activities
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Head of Mission, appointed jointly by the United Nations and OAS, reports to the Special Envoy. Headquarters in Port-au-Price with 14 regional offices and sub-offices across the country.
Staff
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UIA Org ID
XF3702
Last News
2000
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