Human Rights Support Program

Project completed

Human Rights (HR) promotion and protection in Honduras does not live up to international standards nor does it comply with commitments as shown for example by the 2010 Universal Periodic review of the HR council. Reducing HR violations including the killing of journalists, lawyers or farmer representatives is imperative and strongly demanded by the international community. The Program supports capacity development of state and non state actors as well as policy development.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Honduras
Human rights
Governance
Rule of Law - Democracy - Human rights
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
Public sector policy
01.01.2013 - 31.08.2016
CHF 5'900'000
Background

Since the Coup d’Etat of 2009 the dismal human rights situation has not improved much. Violence, impunity, discrimination and inequity are the underlying reasons. Acting upon recommendations to improve HR protection (Truth commission, special UN rapporteurs) is pending. Lacking capacities and competences and above all limited political will are the main obstacles.

Objectives

Since the Coup d’Etat of 2009 the dismal human rights situation has not improved much. Violence, impunity, discrimination and inequity are the underlying reasons. Acting upon recommendations to improve HR protection (Truth commission, special UN rapporteurs) is pending. Lacking capacities and competences and above all limited political will are the main obstacles.

Target groups

Government, judicial and legislative institutions responsible for HR promotion and protection, civil society and movements of right holders (such as ethnic groups).

Medium-term outcomes
  1. mproved HR legislation complying with international norms and standards
  2. Reduced impunity regarding HR violations
  3. HR focus incorporated in Security sector reform
  4. National anti-discrimination strategy implemented
  5. Human rights focus incorporated in national and local planning and budgeting.

 

Results

Results from previous phases:  

The results of the pilot phase include improved capacities (e.g. prosecutors office) or law reforms (e.g. for reparation of HR victims). Areas that need strong support include protecting HR defenders, strengthening civil society and implemention of HR action plan as national policy.


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
United Nations Organization (UNO)
  • United Nations Development Programme


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF   5'900'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF   5'762'822
Project phases

Phase 2 01.01.2013 - 31.08.2016   (Completed)