The United Nations System in the Dominican Republic is aware of the complex situation in Haiti, its potential impact on its neighbor, and the concerns of Dominican society in the face of the worsening crisis. It also recognizes the will and actions of the Dominican government to mobilize and seek the support of the international […]

Russia to end restrictions on commercial and scheduled passenger charter flights from the Russian Federation to the Dominican Republic, Czech Republic and South Korea on August 27, the coronavirus crisis center announced today. of the country in a press release. Russia resumes flights to Czech Republic, Dominican Republic and South Korea “Following the discussions and […]

SITUATION The Dominican Republic (DR) hosts the largest number of refugees and migrants in the sub-region, with 114,000 Venezuelans. This number is expected to increase to 120,944 by December 2021. Many Venezuelans in the Dominican Republic lack regular migration status and face barriers in accessing basic services, financial institutions, and higher education. Lack of access […]

Santo Domingo – During the Social Integration Fair held in the premises of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo – the first of its kind – 550 Venezuelan refugees and migrants recently arrived in the Dominican Republic had access to medical services and legal advice on migration issues. The cost to them: nothing. The event […]