Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has reported a significant rise in sexual and gender-based violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. Based on a decade of data from its local clinic, the organization found that the number of victims treated nearly tripled since 2021. MSF described the violence as being used systematically to intimidate the population.
The report highlights a disturbing escalation in both the frequency and severity of attacks. MSF warns that this trend reflects a broader pattern of terror affecting communities amid ongoing gang-related instability in the city.
**Why this matters**
The increase in sexual violence contributes to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Port-au-Prince, where insecurity and gang activity have disrupted daily life. Understanding the scale and nature of these attacks is crucial for informing protection efforts and delivering appropriate medical and psychological support to survivors.
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