The UN Security Council convened at UN Headquarters in New York on July 20, 2026, to address Haiti's security crisis, growing humanitarian needs, and prospects for democratic elections.
Years of gang violence have left nearly 1.5 million people displaced inside the country, according to UN News. Widespread insecurity limits daily movement for millions of Haitians, and millions more struggle to find enough food.
UN News reported that humanitarian needs have continued to grow, while a path toward democratic elections is beginning to emerge. Some Haitians are seeing signs of hope for a more secure future, the news service said.
The 15-member council held the session as political uncertainty in Haiti remains unresolved.