A representative of a local Honduran organization working with survivors of gender-based violence said: “We don’t have the money or safety to really help survivors. Before, we could refer them to different partners—for therapy, medical care, and humanitarian support. Now these partners are gone, and we’re doing what we can—but it’s really tough.”
Date: 7/25
Region: Latin America & Caribbean
Country: Honduras
Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion
Policy Lens: Moral Leadership
Entry Type: Field Observation
Additional Context: According to the Women's Refugee Commission, organizations interviewed in Honduras noted that the main challenges in provision of care are due to the loss of complementary services. Government agencies are still working on these issues, but psychosocial care, economic support, and other protection mechanisms that were provided by organizations funded by U.S. foreign assistance have withdrawn or discontinued. According to these organizations, the broader network of care for survivors of gender-based violence has been disrupted completely.
This Women's Refugee Commission's report analyzes the effects of U.S. foreign assistance cuts, gender-based violence programming, and migration in Honduras. The authors conducted a desk review of secondary sources, and conducted fieldwork in Honduras between April and May 2025. A total of 25 interviews were conducted with representatives from organizations working on gender-based violence and migration issues across the country.
Source: Women's Refugee Commission