Reception centers that act as hubs of services for migrants have been significantly scaled back or eliminated across the country. Many of the services in these centers, even those provided by government ministries, were funded by U.S. foreign assistance.

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: These reception centers, located in San Pedro Sula, Omoa, and other transit points provide services that assess and provide for basic needs, safety considerations, and initial reintegration support.

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