Last Change:

08/06/2025

Constitution of the Republic of Haiti

Original names of the law: Constitution de la République d'Haïti

Year: 1987

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1987/fr/102796?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=constitution&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Haiti&sort=score&ss_collection_name%5B%5D=Legal+Instruments&result=result-102796-en
Description

The Constitution of Haiti, adopted in 1987 and amended in 2012, establishes Haiti as an indivisible, sovereign, independent, free, democratic and unified Republic. Article 57 establishes the right to asylum for political refugees.

Selected provisions
Constitution de la République d'Haïti - Generic

Constitution de la République d'Haïti - Generic

Article 57 - Right to asylum

Le droit d'asile est reconnu aux réfugiés politiques.