Human Rights Support Program

Projet terminé

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.

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Honduras
Droits de la personne
Governance
État de droit - démocratie - droits de l’homme
Droits de la personne (y compris droits des femmes)
Politique du secteur publique
01.01.2013 - 31.08.2016
CHF 5'900'000
Contexte

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.

Objectifs

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.

Groupes cibles

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

Effets à moyen terme
  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.

 

Résultats

Principaux résultats antérieurs:  

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.


Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Crédit Coopération au développement
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU)
  • Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement


Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF   5'900'000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF   5'762'822
Phases du projet

Phase 2 01.01.2013 - 31.08.2016   (Completed)