United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis is on a two-day trip to Haiti on Tuesday amid UN efforts to address the country's more than two-year political crisis.

Port-au-Prince, November 22 (RHC)-- United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis is on a two-day trip to Haiti amid UN efforts to address the country's more than two-year political crisis.

According to information provided by his office, his agenda includes collaborating with various representatives of governmental, political and civil society groups. His visit began with a meeting with Haiti's interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry, both Francisc's office and the Prime Minister's office confirmed.

During his visit, Francisc conveyed the international community's support for Haiti and its people, discussing the country's quest for security, democratic stability and general well-being. The Security Council, on behalf of that international community, approved a military intervention against Haiti, led by Kenya.

The UN leader met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean Victor Généus, and the interim Minister of Justice, Emmelie Prophète. Topics of discussion covered Haiti's security, the political landscape and the challenges to re-establish a reliable judicial system.

Gangs are increasingly using sexual & gender-based violence to instil fear amongst the population in Haiti.

Francis' trip to Haiti is especially timed in the wake of the Kenyan parliament's decision to deploy 1,000 police officers to help manage rising gang violence in Haiti.

The UN is presenting the visit as "a gesture of solidarity and a commitment to address the multifaceted crises facing the nation."