Haiti & Russia

Haiti: Haiti>>> is highlighted as a country where heavily armed criminal groups have intensified attacks, leading to increased displacement and vulnerability to sexual violence.

Russia: Russia has been blacklisted by the United Nations for conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine, facing significant reputational damage and condemnation from Ukraine. Russia denies the accusations, calling them politically motivated.

Haiti: Haitian communities in the United States are gripped by fear after a Supreme Court ruling allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status, potentially leading to mass deportations.

Russia: Russia has experienced Ukrainian drone attacks on its oil refineries, resulting in fires and casualties, impacting its fuel supplies and military logistics.

Haiti: Haitian immigrants are among those whose legal protections in the US are being ended by the Trump administration, potentially exposing them to deportation.

Russia: Russia reported one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea, impacting its war efforts.

Haiti: Mentioned by candidate Rodrigues-Birkett as a challenge she would address.

Russia: Permanent member of the Security Council with veto power in the selection process.

Haiti: Haiti experienced light declines associated with prolonged economic crises and unreliable energy supply.