Nearly 1.47 million people have fled their homes in Haiti as gang violence continues to spread, according to the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The agency said armed groups are now attacking areas that once offered safety. Because of this, many families have few places left to go.

Women and girls make up more than half of the displaced population. In addition, displaced people now account for about 12 per cent of Haiti’s population.

In May, violence in the Cité Soleil area of Port-au-Prince forced more than 18,000 people to leave their homes within days. As a result, the number of displaced people in the capital rose above 300,000 for the first time on record.

The UN said Haiti faces several crises at the same time. These include gang violence, food shortages, climate threats, and pressure on public services. Meanwhile, the agency warned that funding shortages could affect relief efforts in the months ahead. Pressure on public institutions. Furthermore, the agency cautioned that funding shortages could limit its ability to assist those in need in the coming months.