Haiti continues to face a deteriorating, protection-driven humanitarian crisis driven by escalating armed violence, mass displacement, and rising forced returns. By early 2026, over 1.45 million people had fled their homes as armed groups expanded their control across Port-au-Prince and beyond. Many displaced families now shelter in overcrowded sites with limited access to basic services, face heightened risks of gender-based violence, child recruitment, and exploitation, particularly for women and children.