A representative of an international organization operating in Honduras said: “We had the [humanitarian] fund, which allowed us to support survivors who often didn’t even have money for the bus to flee, or to buy medication for trauma. We no longer have that fund, and it truly saved lives.”

Date: 7/25

Region: Latin America & Caribbean

Country: Honduras

Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion

Policy Lens: Moral Leadership

Entry Type: Field Observation

Additional Context: These types of services are often provided as part of holistic and integrated gender-based violence programming. With related projects terminated, these important aspects of care have declined.

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