Stop Femicide in Honduras
Stop Femicide in Honduras
Why this petition matters
Honduras is the capital of the world for Femicide. We are making this petition to stop Femicide in Honduras.
"On average, one woman is murdered every 18 hours in Honduras — it is the femicide capital of the world. With a femicide impunity rate of 90%, most of these women’s murderers are getting away with it. The lack of accountability and prosecution of perpetrators of violence against women mean that women can’t live safe, successful lives and reaching their full potential. In a country where rape is not uncommon, there are only three shelters for rape survivors, two of which are also brothels.
While some of these murders are related to domestic violence, it is believed that the majority are not and may be the result of increasing drug and human trafficking activities in the country. The high level of impunity also means that perpetrators are more likely to commit acts of violence against women, because there are unlikely to be repercussions."
Sources:
Decision Makers
- Honduras Government