According to the Women's Refugee Commission's research, reception centers for returned migrants across Honduras have faced 30-40% reductions in staff hired through international organizations. These personnel provided case management services, psychological care, and protection services.

Date: 7/25

Region: Latin America & Caribbean

Country: Honduras

Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion, Refugees & Displacement

Policy Lens: Migration & Mobility

Entry Type: Operational Impact

Additional Context: Prior to the U.S. aid cuts, each center had had two to three psychologists and doctors per site, by U.S. foreign assistance funding. Now, a single medical provider may be responsible for over 500 returnees in a single day. As noted by the Women's Refugee Commission, this has exacerbated concerns for survivors of gender-based violence who may need more time to assess upon intake.

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