Stop Racist Migration Policies in the Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic, racist migration policies are harming thousands of Haitian nationals and Dominicans of Haitian and afro descent, who face racial profiling, and collective deportations. The government of the president Luis Abinader must end these discriminatory practices and uphold the rights of all people. 

What is the problem? 

Haitian migrants and Dominicans of Haitian descent in the Dominican Republic are suffering human rights violations rooted in structural racism. Despite a humanitarian crisis going on in Haiti, migrants face collective expulsions and racial profiling. The government has also increased barriers to access to social services for people without documents, including migrants but also Dominicans left in statelessness by the government. A new protocol condition medical care to immigration status, putting health at risk, especially for pregnant women and newborns. 

Furthermore, those advocating for racial justice and migrants’ rights are stigmatised and silenced.  
 
The government of the president Luis Abinader continues to ignore systemic abuses and enforce discriminatory policies.  

What can you do to help?

Tell Luis Abinader, president of the Dominican Republic to: 

  1. – End collective expulsions and racial profiling. 
  2. – Guarantee access to healthcare without discrimination. 
  3. – Respect and protect those defending racial justice and migrant’s rights.  

Join in calling on the Dominican president to stop racist migration policies and uphold the human rights of all. Every signature helps amplify the call for dignity. 

Together, we can help dismantle systemic racism and build a Dominican Republic where every person’s rights are respected.