Honduras - Human Rights Violations

Question 1

How do human rights affect Honduras’ development?

Answer 1

• Restrict it

Question 2

What was the GDP per capita in 2020?

Answer 2

• US$2400

Question 3

What was the life expectancy for Honduras for men and women in 2020?

Answer 3

• Male: 73

- Female: 77

Question 4

What was the MMR in 2018?

Answer 4

• 65

Question 5

What was the IMR in 2016?

Answer 5

• 16.0

Question 6

Outline the employment structure of Honduras in 2019.

Answer 6

• Agriculture 29.4%
• Industry 21.4%
• Services 49.1%

Question 7

Outline the political stance of Honduras in the twentieth century.

Answer 7

• Politically unstable until 1982
• Military control
• Civil authorities failed to control security forces
• Human rights neglected

Question 8

How has weather events contributed to the existing state of Honduras?

Answer 8

• Hurricane Mitch, 1998

- Devastated, slowly recovering

Question 9

Name 8 unresolved human rights issues.

Answer 9

• Unlawful use of force/corruption of police
• Killings over land disputes
• Discrimination against indigenous populations
• Child labour/prostitution
• Harassment/abuse of women
• Limited education
• Limited healthcare
• Intimidation/killing of journalists

Question 10

How has the UN attempted to help human rights in Honduras?

Answer 10

• Sent human rights adviser
• Strengthen human rights culture
• Employ Honduran National Human Rights Action Plan

Question 11

How has the USA attempted to help human rights in Honduras?

Answer 11

• Gave US$50 million security aid 2010-2014
• American Regional Security Initiative
• Military and police aid available

Question 12

What has Honduras done to improve its human rights?

Answer 12

• Ministry for Justice and Human Rights
• Ministry for Security
• Heavy reliance on NGOs

Question 13

Name an example of an NGO in Honduras.

Answer 13

• Care International

Question 14

How are Care International seeking to help Honduras?

Answer 14

• Poverty
• Education
• Employment opportunities
• Healthcare
• Water provision
• Food production

Question 15

Name a TNC that is supporting Honduras and the program.

Answer 15

• Kenco

- Coffee vs Gangs

Question 16

What is the significance of coffee in Honduras?

Answer 16

• 42% of all agricultural exports
• Mondelēz International, owner of Kenco biggest coffee buyer
• 114,000 coffee farmers in Honduras

Question 17

How does Coffee vs Gangs seek to reduce human rights violations in Honduras?

Answer 17

• Provide skills + support

- Involve community leaders for sustainability

Question 18

What are the opportunities for stability in Honduras?

Answer 18

• Bilateral links with USA - economic + national security
• Anti-corruption, free and fair elections
• Central America Regional Security Initiative
• Community-based efforts protect youth

Question 19

What are the opportunities for economic growth in Honduras?

Answer 19

• USA, UN implementing food security programmes
• Emergency response training
• Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)

Question 20

What are the opportunities for socio-economic development in Honduras?

Answer 20

• Higher school enrolment

- Improve maternal/child health, nutrition

Question 21

What are the challenges with inequality in Honduras?

Answer 21

• Poor-rich divide evident in urban areas
• Unequal access to education, healthcare
• Gender discrimination, HIV-positive discrimination

Question 22

What are the challenges with injustice in Honduras?

Answer 22

• Judges face intimidation
• Criminal justice system needs support
• Violence prevalent
• Discrimination prevalent