Dominican Republic
Facts Institute
Country Overview
Targeted Groups | Perpetrators | Alert Status | Genocide Stage(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
Haitians, Dominicans of Haitian descent or African Descent, Women and girls, LGBTQIA+ people, Migrants, Trafficking victims |
| Watch | Stage 1: Classification, Stage 3: Discrimination, Stage 4: Dehumanization, Stage 8: Persecution |
Details
The Dominican Republic has a long-standing history of Haitian discrimination, which dates back to the 1937 Haitian Massacre. Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent face issues like racial profiling, deportations, and nationality-related discrimination. Other human rights concerns include discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people, gender-based violence, and human trafficking. Perpetrators include law enforcement, state authorities, xenophobic groups, and individuals who exploit minorities and vulnerable populations.
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