Human Rights Support Program

Proyecto terminado

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.

Región/País Tema Período Presupuesto
Honduras
Derechos humanos
Governance
Estado de derecho - democracia - derechos humanos
Derechos humanos (incluidos los derechos de las mujeres)
Política del sector público
01.01.2013 - 31.08.2016
CHF 5'900'000
Contexto

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.

Objetivos

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.

Grupos destinarios

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

Efectos a medio plazo
  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.

 

Resultados

Resultados de las fases anteriores:  

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.


Dirección / Officina Federal responsable COSUDE
Crédito Cooperación al desarrollo
Contrapartes del proyecto Contraparte del contrato
Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU)
  • Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo


Presupuesto Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF   5'900'000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF   5'762'822
Fases del proyecto

Fase 2 01.01.2013 - 31.08.2016   (Completed)