IOM – International Organization for Migration

Purpose

This project aims to strengthen the Haitian Border Police’s capacity to enforce security, to recognize the specific rights and needs of migrants and to equip the Haitian Border Police with dormitories, offices and equipment tailored to the needs of the border police officers. Project activities include: (1) sensitising Haitian Border Police on key border management and protection issues which can enhance their understanding of migrants’ rights and international standards; (2) equiping the Haitian Border Police with dormitories and offices to reinforce its capacity; (3) purchasing logistics material (transportation, communication, furniture and supplies for the new facilities; and (4) providing specialized equipment for the Haitian Border Police to allow the newly deployed officers to effectively perform border control functions.