Tomorrow, the United Nations will be the sixth anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti and will have more than 200,000 victims, including 102 United Nations staff, who will be seen in this tragic event. United and in solidarity with all Haitians who have lost loved ones to this disaster, we honor the memory of our colleagues.
The path to recovery and long-term development is not an easy one. Many Haitians continue to face multiple challenges, including displacement, food insecurity and lack of access to clean water and sanitation. Haiti remains in need of international support and I therefore call to the international community to stand with Haiti as it moves forward to rebuild.
While we honor the victims, the commemoration of this tragedy must be a source of renewed inspiration and a call to unity behind a vision for a stable, democratic and prosperous future for Haiti. Let me reaffirm the commitment of the United Nations to support the Haitian people in fulfilling their aspirations.
New York, 11 January 2016
Statement by the Secretary General on the Occasion of the Sixth Anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti
Tomorrow, the United Nations family will mark the sixth anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti and honor the more than 200,000 victims, including 102 United Nations personnel, who perished in this tragic event.
United and solidarity with all Haitians who have lost loved ones in this disaster, we honor the memory of our colleagues.
The way of recovery and long-term development is not without difficulty. Many Haitians continue to face multiple challenges related to displacement, food insecurity, and lack of access to water and sanitation. Haiti continues to need international assistance, and I therefore call on the international community to support Haiti in its reconstruction and forward movement.
As we honor the victims, the commemoration of this tragedy must be a renewed source of inspiration and a call to unite around a common vision for a stable, democratic and prosperous future for Haiti. Allow me to reaffirm the continued commitment of the United Nations to support the people of Haiti in realizing their aspirations.
New York, January 11, 2016