Human rights defender Honorina Rodríguez has strongly criticized the Honduran government for its inadequate response to the country’s ongoing gender-based violence crisis, noting that 129 women have already been murdered in 2025. She emphasized the alarming level of impunity, pointing out that over the past 20 years, only 10% of femicide cases have received any form of judicial response—leaving 90% of these crimes unpunished. Rodríguez is calling for urgent institutional reform, including comprehensive prevention strategies, public education efforts, and a more effective judicial system to ensure accountability for perpetrators and justice for victims.
Compiled From: “Defensora de derechos humanos califica 2025 como año trágico por feminicidios en Honduras,” El Mundo, Jul 13, 2025.