Femicide in Honduras is a concept referring to murders committed against women i. According to the Penal Code in force until , the crime of femicide is defined as a man or men killing a woman for reasons of gender, with hatred and contempt for her condition as a woman. Between and , 3, women were murdered in Honduras.
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Violent crime in Honduras has been a topic of public interest for years and is perceived as an obstacle to development. To tackle the problem of youth violence, the government has launched controversial assistance programs. Civil society organizations see them as a further contribution to the militarization of society. Since the coup against Manuel Zelaya , the human rights situation in Honduras has deteriorated drastically. His first election took place in in a climate of social tension and remains disputed. The government has dictatorial features and especially feminist NGOs are opposing it. Most NGOs do not recognize the government as legitimate and sadly, there is no conversation between the two. There is a lack of respect between the government and social movements including NGOs especially if they have different opinions. Because the elections were neither, free nor fair. The government is doing everything it can to stay in power.
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Violence against women is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world. It is widely assumed that the actual number of survivors worldwide are underrepresented as feelings of shame or fear of reprisal often lead to underreporting of incidences. Violence against women can result in enormous social and economic costs, including losses in years of education, employment productivity, and civic engagement. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women , it is important to remember that violence can produce long-lasting ripple effects beyond those experienced by the survivor.
The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. Gender equality is not only a basic human right, but its achievement has enormous socio-economic ramifications. Empowering women fuels thriving economies, spurring productivity and growth. Yet gender inequalities remain deeply entrenched in every society. Women lack access to decent work and face occupational segregation and gender wage gaps. They are too often denied access to basic education and health care. Women in all parts of the world suffer violence and discrimination. They are under-represented in political and economic decision-making processes.
