29.01.2026 Explanation of Vote on BINUH

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Thank you, Mr. President.

Denmark welcomes today’s adoption by the Security Council of a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN’s Integrated Office in Haiti.

We thank the co-penholders, Panama and the United States, for their efforts.

Denmark hopes that 2026 will be a transformative year for Haiti. In the last four months, this Council has established a new robust security strategy: mandating the Gang Suppression Force and the establishment of a UN Support Office, as well as renewing the UN sanctions regime. 

Establishing security in the country is a priority, but maintaining long-term and sustainable peace can only be achieved by the restoration of democratic institutions and the strengthening of the rule of law.

In this fragile political moment, BINUH remains indispensable in supporting the Haitian authorities in facilitating national dialogue, ensuring the respect for human rights, and in the organisation of elections.

We underscore that Haiti’s political future must be Haitian-led and -owned, through a credible democratic inclusive process, and benefit from the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women, as well as youth, and civil society.

We regret that language on the participation of women has not been included in today’s resolution. Women must have an equal voice in making decisions about Haiti’s future.

Mr. President,

We are pleased that BINUH’s mandate includes new tasks, such as assisting the Haitian authorities in the design of a disarmament, dismantlement, and reintegration programme, particularly for children.

BINUH’s assistance to Haitian institutions to address pretrial detainees in dangerously overcrowded prisons, and support for the handling of high-risk individuals will also be vital.

Mr. President, in closing,

Denmark reaffirms our solidarity with the people of Haiti, and will continue to support their path to sustainable peace.

I thank you.