The International Organization for Migration (OIM), with financial support from the Canadian Government, is carrying out a project in Haiti to assist vulnerable migrants, especially women and children who have been deported from the Dominican Republic. Border Resource Centers now serve to guarantee the safe and dignified return to Haiti for the Haitians return from the Dominican Republic. Psychological support is also provided.
The first center was opened in June 2017 in Anse-à-Pîtres. A second is operating in Belladère, a third in Malpasse and the fourth and final one is currently being built in Ouanaminthe.
According to Carlos Rojas-Arbulu, head of Canadian government cooperation in Haiti, the centers focus on helping non-accompanied women and children who are the most vulnerable and need the most assistance.
From the implementing of the National Foreigner Regularization Plan (PNRE) in June 2015 to 28 September 2017, the OIM has registered more than 229,885 Haitian immigrants who have returned voluntarily or who were deported to Haiti.
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Diario Libre
19 December 2017
