News pertaining to human rights issues in Honduras.
Earlier today students, seemingly connected with the opposition and the Outraged Movement were part of a protest that was met with force. Specifically with tear-gas canisters. Prior to 11, the Suyapa Boulevard in front of Unah (the National Autonomous University of Honduras), in Tegucigalpa was the location of a protest that was planned to occur […]
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, is carrying out her first official visit to Honduras. She arrived in the country yesterday, November 2nd, and will be staying through Tuesday, November 10th. She is here to study the situation of indigenous peoples in the country. “During my mission, I […]
There’s a reason why we, as English-speakers need to pay attention to Honduras. There’s a reason why we should talk about the country. And it isn’t just because the other day a journalist from Honduras received word that his application for asylum got approved, despite the fact that, that is something we can and should […]
Tumor specialists, heart specialists, neurosurgeons, intensive care workers, specialists in inherited illnesses, HIV specialists, among others will not be covered following reforms to contemporary social security, says Elmer Mayes, President of the Honduras Medical College (CMH – Colegio Medico de Honduras). Doctor Mayes said that the new law would basically privatize high-cost medical care throughout […]
OPINION The majority religion in Honduras is Catholicism. It is no wonder then, that many Hondurans are praising recent words from Pope Francis, calling for wealthier nations to allow immigration. In yesterday’s Rome Reports, Pope Francis asked for “respect for migrants” and intimated that illegal immigration protesters should seek God’s forgiveness. Pope Francis on Wednesday […]