The new United Nations Mission (Minujusth), which began its mandate in Haiti in October 2017, has taken an innovative approach to strengthening the rule of law and supporting the Haitian National Police (PNH) in its work to maintain the order.

Mobile Police Teams of the United Nations Mission for the Support of Justice in Haiti (Minujusth) will strive to work with local communities and political leaders as part of an approach to finding durable solutions to of peace and justice of the country.

"With this new mission, the mandate of the Security Council focuses exclusively on the rule of law. Specifically, it is about strengthening the government of Haiti by strengthening the institutions of the rule of law," said Susan Page, the head of Minujusth.

According to her, there are still many weaknesses in Haiti in the rule of law "There are still so many questions about corruption, the state of working conditions, pay, salaries for magistrates, clerks, for all kinds of things. If you are not well paid, you will do something else to make a living.

Minujusth's role is to work with the government of Haiti "to try to strengthen the institutions. It's a big challenge," insisted Susan Page.

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